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20 Cards in this Set
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N-a provervb or wise saying
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adage
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n-a rich mass of ore in a mine or something very valuable,profit:a large amount:sudden profit or gain
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bonanza
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adj-lacking manners of behaviour
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churlish
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n-a fortress that overlooks a city;a strong or commanding place.
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citadel
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v-to work with or join together
team up or join forces. |
collaborate
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n-an order having the force of law
v-to issue a command or order forcefully. |
decree
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adj-dissagreeable in sound; jarring ; conflicting
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discordant
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v-to develope gradually ; to rise to a new level
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evolve
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n-a passage in a book or article
v-to quote |
excerpt
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v-to feel hesedently with hands ; to search blindly
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grope
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v-to float or hang over ; to move back or fourth uncertainly over.
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hover
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v-bump ; brush up against ; elpow or push
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jostle
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n-a person who moves slowly or falls behind
adj-to move slowly or fall behind |
laggard
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applause
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plaudits
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shut out, impossible
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preclude
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go back
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revert
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ruuins: broken stone or brick
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rubble
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behaveing like a slave; menial; lacking independance
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servial
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a watch; especially at night
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vigil
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v-to quarrel or argue in an angery way
n-a noisy quarrel |
wrangle
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