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22 Cards in this Set
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Pompeii |
Ancient Roman city destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE |
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Porters |
People whose job is to carry things |
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Gas masks |
Devices worn over the face to protect it from poisonous gases |
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Rappelled |
Slid down a rock face in a controlled way, using rope, with feet against the rock |
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Oven mitt |
Protective gl9ve used when cooking |
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Inferno |
Place of extreme heat and destruction |
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Subsequent |
Following; coming after something in time |
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Secured |
Protect against threats; make safe |
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Toxic |
Poisonous (substances) |
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Obtain |
Get, acquire or secure |
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Data |
Facts and statistics |
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Accurately |
Exactly; in a way that is correct in all details |
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Briefly |
For a short time; using few words |
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Fluctuated |
Rise and fall; irregularly in number or amount |
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The fact of the matter |
The most important part of a discussion |
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Is capable of |
Has the ability to do it |
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Scientific expedition |
In order to study something in the natural world |
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Surface level |
Top layer |
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In a matter of minutes |
Emphasize how short a period of time is |
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Well suited |
He or she is the right person for the job |
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Made up mind |
Decided which of a number of possible things he would do |
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For the sake of |
Are acting in the best interest of your family |
