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11 Cards in this Set
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bonanza
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(noun) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount
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adage
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(noun) a proverb, wise saying
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citadel
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(noun) a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place
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excerpt
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(noun) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (verb) to take such passage; to quote
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evolve
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(verb) to develope gradually; to rise to a higher level
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hover
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(verb) to float or hangsuspended over; to move back and forth uncirtainly over or around
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churlish
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(adj.) lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude
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collaborate
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(verb) to work with, work together
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decree
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(noun) an order having the force of law; (verb) to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully
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discordant
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(adj.) disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting
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grope
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(verb) to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncirtainly
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