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30 Cards in this Set
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kiln
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a furnace or oven for baking, or drying something, especially one for firing pottery, or baking bricks.
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pincers
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a gripping tool consisting of two pivoted limbs forming a pair of jaws and a pair of handles
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calipers
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an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs.
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luster
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the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss
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luminary
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a person who has attained eminence in his or her field or is an inspiration to others
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ply
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thickness or layer
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luminescent
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giving out light without much heat
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chandelier
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a decorative, sometimes ornate, light fixture suspended from a ceiling, usually having branched supports for a number of lights.
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lucent
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giving off light
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translucent
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letting light through but not transparent
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illustrious
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highly distinguished; famous
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supple
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moves or bends easily
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compliant
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willing to agree or go along with the requests of others
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candid
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open and direct; straightforward
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ornate
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showy; lavish
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decor
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the style used in furnishing a room
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cavernous
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huge
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robust
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healthy
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placid
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calm and peaceful
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nondescript
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lacking certain details; vague
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concrete
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particular; relating to a particular thing
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monochromatic
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made up of one color
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rustic
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like or belonging to the country
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disfigure
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to damage the appearance of something
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molten
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melted by heat
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incandescent
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very bright with intense heat
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manipulate
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to work or handle skillfully
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elongate
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to lengthen
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pliable
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shaped or bent easily
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subtle
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slight; not obvious
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