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22 Cards in this Set
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Cask |
A large container like a barrel made of wood. |
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Conical |
Having the shape of a cone |
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Sconce |
A candle holder that is attached to a wall with an ornament |
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Gait |
A persons manner of walking |
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Repose |
A state of rest,sleep,or tranquility |
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Trowel |
A small Handel tool with a flat,pointed blade, used to apply and spread mortar. |
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Rapier |
A thin light sharp pointed sword used for thrusting |
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Avenged |
Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another.) |
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Sherry |
A fortified wine originally and mainly from south, Spain Often drunk as an aperitif. |
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Impunity |
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injuries consequence of an action |
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Preclude |
An action or event serving as an introduction to something more important. |
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Immolation |
Immolation is what happens when something is killed or offerdas a sacrifice |
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Connoisseur |
An expert judge in matter or taste |
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Amontillado |
A medium sherry |
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Palazzo |
A palatia building especially in Italy |
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Roquelaire |
A knee-length cloak worn especially in the 18th centuries |
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Abscond |
Leave hurriedly and secretly,typically to avoid defection |
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Flamebeaur |
A flaming torch especially one made of wax |
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‘’In pace requiscat” |
Meaning Rest in peace |
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‘’Nemo me impune lace suit “ |
No one prouvokes me with impunity |
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Gesticulation |
Use gestures especially dramatic ones instead of speaking |
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Ignoramus |
An ignorant or stupid person |
