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15 Cards in this Set
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assemble
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verb - 1. to bring together into a group, to gather
noun - 2. The fitting together of various parts |
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banquet
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noun - a large meal for many people, a feast
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cargo
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noun - the load carried by a plane or ship
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cask
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noun - A barrel-shaped container, especially one for holding liquids
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celebrate (1)
celebrated (2) |
(1) verb - to honor something in a special way
(2) adj - famous |
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decrease
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verb - to become smaller or less
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desperate
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adj - ( 1 ) Reckless because of feelings of despair
(2) So serious as to be almost hopeless |
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edible
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adj (1) safe or fit to be eaten
noun - (2) an item of food; anything that can be eaten |
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frivolous (1)
frivolity (2) |
adju (1) not serious or important, silly.
(2) noun - silly or lighthearted play |
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harvest
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noun - (1) the gathering of ripe crops for a season
(2) the quantity of crops gathered verb (3) to gather in the crops |
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hew
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verb (1) to chop down or cut with blows from an ax (2) to cut or shape with blows of an ax or similar tools
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hostile (1)
hostility (2) |
(1) adj - unfriendly; of or like an enemy
(2) noun - the expression of unfriendly feelings |
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pledge
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verb - to make a serious promise
noun - a serious promise |
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prosper (1)
prosperous (2) |
(1)verb - to succeed, especially in terms of money
(2) adj - enjoying growth and success |
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task
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noun - a piece of work that needs to be done.
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