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20 Cards in this Set
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Advantage |
1. Something that is helpful. 2. To make use of; to benefit oneself by treating others unfairly. |
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Astonish |
To surprise or amaze. |
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Astonishment |
Great surprise or amazement. |
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Confirm |
1. To show or prove to be true. 2. To approve or give one's agreement to. |
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Distant |
1. Very far away in time. 2. Very far away; not near or close by |
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Distance |
The length of the space between two places. |
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Founder |
1. A person who sets up something that lasts. 2. To sink below the surface of the water. |
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Hamlet |
A small village |
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Host |
1. A large number. 2. One who greets and entertains guests and takes care of their needs at a party of restaurant. |
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misgiving |
Feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or concern about what may happen in the future. |
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parch |
To make or become very dry, |
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parched |
lacking water; thirsty |
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prospect |
1. Something that is waited for, expected, or hoped for. 2. To look in the ground for valuable metals like gold and silver. |
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prospector |
A person who explores an area to look for valuable metals. |
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scarce |
In short supply; not plentiful. |
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scarcity |
a shortage |
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Shrewd |
Clever; good at understanding what is needed and acting on it. |
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sole |
1. Being the only one of its kind; belonging to only one person or group. 2. The bottom surface of the foot or of a shoe or boot. 3. A flat fish that is caught and eaten for food. |
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torment |
To cause pain or suffering ; great pain or suffering |
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typical |
Being like others of its kind. |
