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12 Cards in this Set
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cargo
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the load carried by plane or ship
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confess
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1: to own up to what one has done that is wrong; to admit ones guilt 2: to tell or say what one really thinks
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desire
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to want very badly; to wish for
Noun. 1: a strong wish 2: the thing wished for |
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Gnaw
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1: to bite at and wear away with the teeth; to nibble 2: to have an effect like that of gnawing; to keep on troubling or bothering fro a long time
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Hoist
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to lift or raise, especially by using a rope
Noun. a device used to raise something |
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Lax
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1: not strict; lenient; careless 2: loose; not firm or rigid; relax
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Peasant
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a person who makes a living from working the soil, especially one in poorer countries; a person who works the land
Adjective. having to do with peasant |
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Perfect
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adjective. 1: having no errors on mistakes; without a flow; as good as possible 2: total; complete; absolute 3: remove all faults
Verb. to make perfect; to finish work on |
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Snare
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A trap for catching animals that use a wire or sting loop
Verb. to catch something by such a trap or as if by it |
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Speck
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1: a very small amount 2: a small spot or mark
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Tempest
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A violent storm with strong winds and heavy rain
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Utensil
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a tool or container for a special purpose, especially one used in the kitchen
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