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10 Cards in this Set
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descend
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v. to move to a lower place from a higher one; to come or be handed down from the past
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dictator
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n. a ruler or leader who has total power
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thrifty
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adj. careful about spending money; tending to save money; managing money well
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portable
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(adj.) easily moved or carried
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prey
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(n.) an animal hunted as food by another; someone or something that is helpless against attack
(v.) (used with on or upon) to hunt for food; to harm, rob, or take advantage of |
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abolish
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(v.) to do away with completely with something; put an end to
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appeal
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(n.) a sincere or strong request for something that is needed; a quality or ability that attracts or interests people; a request to a higher court or review of a legal decision
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expand
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(v.) to open up, make or grow larger; to develop
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famine
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(n.)a severe shortage of food over a large area
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visual
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(adj.) having to do with sight or seeing
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