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20 Cards in this Set
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villa
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A country house, often a resort.
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pizza
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A baked dish, Italian in origin, consisting of a pielike crust covered with various spiced mixtures, as of tomatoes, cheese, sausage, etc.
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spaghetti
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A pasta made into long, solid strings and cooked by boiling.
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gondola
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A long, narrow boat with a high pointed prow and stern and often a small cabin in the middle, used for public conveyance on the canals of Venice.
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accordian
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A musical instrument consisting of a hand-held reed organ in which the player creates a supply of air by operating a pleated bellows contained in the instrument itself.
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balcony
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A platform proecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by railing.
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opera
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A musical and dramatic work consisting of a play with stage action and the words sung to music, usually with orchestral accompaniment.
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waltz
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A dance in a moderate triple time with a strong accent on the first beat of each measure.
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macaroni
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Dried pasta, unusally in the shape of hollow tubes.
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tycoon
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A wealthy and powerful businessman or industialist; magnate.
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finale
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The final section of something that is performed, especially the ending of a musical composition.
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violin
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The highest-pitched stringed instrument in the modern orchestra.
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confetti
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Small pieces of colored paper scattered about on festive occasions.
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pretzel
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A thin roll of dough, often salted on the outside, baked in the form of a loose knot or stick.
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kindergarten
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A class for children from four to six years of age, to prepare them for elementary school.
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kimono
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A long, loose robe with sleeves and a broad sash, worn by men and woman as an outer garment.
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influenza
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A disease caused by viruses. Its symptoms include fever, inflammation of the respiratory system, irritation of the intestinces, and muscular pain.
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umbrella
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A device for protection from the rain, consisting of a cloth cover on a collapsible frame mounted on a handle.
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sauerkraut
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Shredded cabbage, salted and fermented in its own juice.
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graffiti
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Anything drawn or written, as on a wall or door, so as to seen by the public.
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