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27 Cards in this Set
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overheard
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listening without a person knowing
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opportunities
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chances to do things
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border
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a boundary line that shows how land is separated into units
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unions
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groups of workers who unite to improve conditions
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strikes
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times when workers refuse to work until owners improve job conditions
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citizen
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someone who pledges to be loyal to a country and has rights from that country
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boycotts
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refusals to buy products as ways of protesting prices or poor treatment
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temples
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buildings where people can worship
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dynasties
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families who rule for a long time
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heritage
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values and traditions passed down from one generation to another
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preserve
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to keep something safe
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overjoyed
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very happy
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hilarious
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something that makes you laugh a lot
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convinced
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to have accepted someone's views
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mischief
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something amusing that may cause trouble
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independence
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able to govern yourself
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handy
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nearby
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whirlwind
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a storm with circular wind
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dizzy
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hard to keep one's balance
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nowadays
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happening in the present time
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weekdays
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days of the week except Saturday and Sunday
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cardboard
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very stiff and heavy paper used to make boxes
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slithered
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slid or glided like a snake
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genuine
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real or true
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apologize
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to tell someone that you are sorry
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harmless
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unable to damage or hurt
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ambulance
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a special vehicle that takes sick or injured people to the hospital
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