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15 Cards in this Set
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apparition
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(n) a ghost or phantom;
something startling or unusual that suddenly appears |
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strongbox
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(n) very strong box or chest equipped with a lock, used for storing money, jewelry, and other valuables;
a safe |
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brooch
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(n) an ornamental pin fastened with a clasp
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glower
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(v) to stare threateningly or angrily;
scowl |
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manure
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(n) animal waste or droppings used to enrich the soil; fertilizer
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fidget
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(v) to move about restlessly; make nervous movements;
be uneasy |
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grimace
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(n) a twisting or distortion of the face especially to show pain, disgust, or disapproval
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orphanage
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(n) a place for the care and guidance of children without parents
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ferocious
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(adj) savage or fierce
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derringer
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(n) a pocket pistol with a short barrel of large caliber
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butcher
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(n) a person whose job is killing animals and preparing their meat for food;
a person who cuts and sells meat; person who kills men or animals needlessly |
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furl
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(v) to roll up and fasten to a spar or poll
ex: as one would furl an umbrella when dry for storage |
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ceramic
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(adj) relating to pottery and the making of pottery;
consisting of fired or baked clay or a similar material |
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modest
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(adj) simple; not grand or showy;
not boastful or vain of one's own worth; unassuming; moderate; not extreme; what is proper or suitable |
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distort
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(v) to change the shape of; twist;
to twist the original meaning of; misrepresent |
