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20 Cards in this Set
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venison
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the flesh of a deer
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concoction
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a mixture of various ingredients
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mongrel
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a dog of mixed breed
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missionary
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people sent into an area by a religious group to carry on their work
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filigree
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a delicate lacy work of silver, gold or other metal
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sheath
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a case or close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife
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hilt
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the handle of a knife
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alloy
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a mixture of two or more metals
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repulsive
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something that drives people away and causes a strong feeling of dislike
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stickler
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someone who insists on something and will not yield
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outcropping
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layers of rock jutting out of the ground
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rhododendron
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a shrub or tree with clusters of showy pink, purple, or white flowers and oval leaves
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strata
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layers of rock
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igneous
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rocks produced by intense heat, or are of volcanic origin
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metamorphic
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rock shows change as a result of natural forces, such as pressure or heat
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seared
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burned or scorched
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inaudible
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cannot be heard
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ornery
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stubborn and disagreeable
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grating
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a voice that is irritating or annoying
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reproachful
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find fault with; blaming
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