2017-2018 National Spelling Bee Study List (School) words 360/450 – Flashcards
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Monomania
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Obsession with one thing
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Taxidermy
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stuffing of skins of animals
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Piteously
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sorrowfully; in a way that make others feel sorry for someone
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Strenuous
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Needing much effort; using a lot of energy
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Intimation
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A hint, indirect suggestion
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Conundrum
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a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun; it may also be a paradox or difficult problem A difficult problem
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Atrocity
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(n.) an extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel act; something very bad or unpleasant
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Voluminous
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Of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length
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Propaganda
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Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.
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Conspicuous
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Easily seen or noticed
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Premonition
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Forewarning
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Memorandum
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A form on which a brief message is written describing a transaction
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Pastrami
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highly seasoned smoked beef, typically served in thin slices
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Germinate
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(v.) to begin to grow, come into being
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Parenthetical
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a comment that interrupts the immediate subject, often to qualify or explain Explaining the main idea or topic
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Crematoria
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furnace used for cremation
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Massacres
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The killing of large numbers of people
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Petulance
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Unreasonable touchiness or irritability
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Facilitate
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To make easier
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Extenuation
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A partial excuse or justification
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Incarcerated
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v. to imprison, confine, jail SYN: intern, immure ANT: liberate, release, free
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Appendectomy
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Surgical removal of the appendix
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Subterranean
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Underground
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Financiers
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Businessmen who bought companies as investments
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Treacherous
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Dangerous
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Orthopedic or orthopaedic
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Marked by or affected with a deformity, disorder, or injury of the skeleton and associated structures
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Sphinx
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A mythical Egyptian beast with the body of a lion and the head of a human.
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Lama
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Buddhist religious leader
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Celerity
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Swiftness, rapidity of motion or action
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Acacias
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a tree with yellow or white flowers
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Seminole
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A Muskogean people
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Hallucinations
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False sensory experiences, such as seeing something in the absence of an external visual stimulus
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Endeavor or endeavour
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To try very hard to do something
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Labyrinthine
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complicated; highly convoluted
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Excruciating
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Very painful
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Lichenous
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A complex plantlike organism .ade up of algae and fungus growing on a solid surface
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Chandeliers
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A light fixture that holds many bulbs and hangs from the ceiling
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Uncoquettish
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Not trifling or insincere
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Tempestuous
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Turbulent, stormy
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Pyrenees
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A chain of mountains between France and Spain
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Interpolated
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Changed (text or words) by inserting new matter
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Cypress
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Ever-green cone-bearing, tree whose branches or sprigs are used as a symbol of grief or mourning
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Disquisition
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a long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject.
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Translucent
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Allowing light to pass through
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annexation
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The act of uniting a country or other territory into the domain of another state
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Expeditionaries
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People who go on a journey, voyage, or excursion for a specific purpose
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Bilious
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Disordered liver function
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Interstices
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Small spaces between things
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Hermetically
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Completely sealed; airtight
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Mythos
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Story inventeds as veiled explanation of truth
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Cupolas
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rounded roofs or domes
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Grotesque
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Departing markedly from the natural, the expected, or the typical (by distortion, exaggeration) : atypical
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Pulmonary
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Pertaining to the lungs
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Frontispiece
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an illustration facing the title page of a book
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Succulent
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Juicy
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Clandestine
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(adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded
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Pestiferous
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Causing annoyance, irritation or vexation
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Requisites
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Requirements
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Pitons
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Metal support spikes that get hammered into rock
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Incongruous
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Lack of harmony, consistency, or compatibility with one another
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Variegated
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Exhibiting different colors
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Lassitude
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(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy
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Avocations
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Occupations
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Raillery
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Good-humored ridicule or teasing
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Sanguine
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Optimistic
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Tete-a-tete
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A private conversation between two people
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Mitochondria
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Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production
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Putrefaction
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decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes from anaerobic bacteria
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Concierge
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Doorkeeper
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Gauss
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A unit used to measure the strength of a magnetic field
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Connubial
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Related to marriage
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Unpropitious
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adjective: (of a circumstance) with little chance of success Unfavorable
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Caravel
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A small, easily steerable ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish in their explorations
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Millinery
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hats and hat-making
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Coppice
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a dense growth of bushes
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Pecuniary
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Relating to money
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Expatiated
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To speak or write at length
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Supercilious
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Arrogant
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Formaldehyde
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a colorless poisonous gas a colorless pungent gas in solution made by oxidizing methanol.
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Vicissitudes
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A change or variation; unexpected changes in life
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Oologist
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Study of bird eggs
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Auspices
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Protection
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Panegyric
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An expression of praise
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Cabochon
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A gem or bead that has been polished but not cut to enhance beauty
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Verdigris
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a greenish patina found on aged brass, bronze or copper
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Rhododendron
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Evergreen shrub with large flowers
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Kilimanjaro
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highest mountain in Africa
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Coquelicot
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a type of plant, red poppy
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Ichthyosaurus
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a large fishlike reptile, now extinct, that lived in the sea
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Cicerone
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Guide who explains to tourists the history and special features of a place
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exterior
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the outer side or surface of something
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scenery
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the appearance of a place
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opponent
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a contestant that you are matched against one who goes against; rival
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allowance
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the amount of money you plan to use for a certain budget category
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committee
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a group of people who meet together to discuss a topic
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bulletin
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A brief announcement of public interest; a small publication published regularly
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hoarsley
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harsh in sound
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automated
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(adj) done by machines and not people
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subdivision
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the act of dividing land into pieces that are easier to sell or otherwise develop.
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heralded
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announced or publicized
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appointed
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chosen
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regents
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temporary rulers
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infraction
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a breaking of a law or obligation
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Pacific
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of or relating to the ocean extending from western North America to eastern Asia and Australia Peaceful; serene
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affirmation
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positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath
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cipher or cypher
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secret code a method of transforming a text in order to conceal its meaning by substituting or rearranging letters
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administration
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a team of executive branch officials
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geometry
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mathematics dealing with lines, angles, surfaces, and solids
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consecutive
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following in order
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scavenger
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A carnivore that feeds on the bodies of dead organisms
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defensiveness
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excessive concern with guarding oneself against the threat of criticism
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vegetation
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all the plant life in a particular region
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sconces
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brackets on the wall to hold candles or other lights
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Cyclops
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(Greek mythology) one of a race of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead
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aerospace
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Branch of technology and industry concerned with aviation and space flight.
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correctional
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of or relating to correction, especially to penal correction.
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segregation
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Separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences
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instantaneous
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done in an instant; immediate
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nausea
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urge to vomit
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Chesapeake
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Virginia-Maryland bay area, site of the earliest colonial settlements
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atoll
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an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon
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miracle
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A deed or an event that cannot be explained by ordinary human intervention or known natural forces.
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callous
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emotionally hardened, unfeeling
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grandiose
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impressive; showy; magnificent
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dexterity
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skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
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barrette
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a pin for holding women's hair in place
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cordial
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warm and friendly
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alacrity
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liveliness and eagerness
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marmalade
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a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
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orchids
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a brightly colored flower.
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despondency
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depression, dejection
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composure
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mental calmness
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jauntily
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in a light and carefree way
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Hispaniola
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Caribbean island, present day Haiti and the Dominican Republic
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quantum
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the amount of energy needed to move an electron from one energy level to another
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calamine
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Gives a soothing protective coating for itching dermatitis.
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exasperation
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irritation, frustration
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sophomore
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a second-year undergraduate
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reprobate
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morally unprincipled person
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annoyance
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something that is irritating
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paralysis
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temporary or permanent loss of motor control
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chimpanzee
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a small, very intelligent African ape with black or brown fur
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peroxide
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a binary compound containing a relatively high proportion of oxygen
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amputation
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partial or complete removal of a limb
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conspiracy
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a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
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sinewy
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lean and muscular
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flabbergasted
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as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
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boisterously
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in a carefree manner rough and noisy
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linoleum
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a floor covering
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tapirs
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a large, herbivorous mammal, similar in shape to a pig, with a short, prehensile nose trunk.
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repugnance
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intense disgust
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impeccable
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faultless; without sin or blemish
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contagious
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Able to be passed easily from one person to another.
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stevedores
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individuals engaged in the loading or unloading of a vessel
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commendable
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worthy of praise
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incessant
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never stopping, going on all the time
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ricochet
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to rebound at least once from a surface
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tribulations
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trials, difficulties, sufferings
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azalea
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n. A flowering shrub.
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fluorescent
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Glowing, bright, shining, flaming.
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reservoir
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A lake that stores water for human use.
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truculently
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disposed to fight
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generalissimo
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the chief commander of an army
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vociferous
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loud and noisy; compelling attention
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merengue
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The national music and dance of the Dominican Republic.
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claustrophobic
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fear of small spaces
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Methuselah
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Extremely old person
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entrepreneurs
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people who risk their time, money, and other resources to start and manage a business
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monsieur
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n. A French title of respect, equivalent to Mr. and sir.
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piece-de-resistance
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the principal dish of a meal; the principal event, incident, or item; an outstanding accomplishment
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proviso
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a clause or statement that gives instructions for a potential event or situation
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dragoons
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mounted soldiers
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gargoyle
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waterspout carved in grotesque figures on a building
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anecdote
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a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
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brigands
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robbers, bandits
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mandible
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lower jaw
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crampon
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(noun) metal frame with spikes worn on hiking boots for ice climbs . . .
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Sherpa
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A clan of people originally from Tibet who live along the Himalayia's mountainous eastern border with Tibet.
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malign
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(v.) to speak evil of, slander; (adj.) evil
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boroughs
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medieval groups of houses forming towns
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perhaps
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possibly but not certainly, maybe
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nannies
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babysitters
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button
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a graphic icon that can be clicked to perform a specific task a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
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alley
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n. A narrow street, garden path, walk, or the like.
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sprinkle
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to scatter drops of liquid or particles of powder over the surface of a food
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complete
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to finish
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diaper
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a piece of soft, absorbent material that is worn by a baby as underwear to absorb bodily waste.
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transporting
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the marketing function of moving goods
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lukewarm
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only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm
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violet
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purple shortest wavelength
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castle
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a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
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bicycle
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a vehicle with two wheels
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village
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A community of people smaller than a town
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promptly
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quickly with little or no delay
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matron
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an older married woman
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produce
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to make something
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horrid
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something that causes horror, or is at least pretty bad
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invitation
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a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
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faucet
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a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
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enormous
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huge
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canal
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an artificial waterway
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shilling
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British money an English coin worth one twentieth of a pound
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halter
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A neckline that fastens around the back of the neck.
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basting
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temporarily joining layers of fabric together
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hornet
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a large stinging wasp
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Viking
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Invaders of Europe that came from Scandinavia
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chapel
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small church (in a prison, college, or hospital)
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pouted
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looked or acted sullen
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aspect
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a part that can be considered or viewed
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rotating
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turning or spinning
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crooked
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irregular in shape or outline
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warmth
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heat given off by the increased blood flow the love, approval, and emotional support that parents give their children
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craggy
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rugged and uneven
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Icelandic
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a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Iceland
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temple
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place of worship
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engraved
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carved or cut into a surface
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newlyweds
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couple who just got married
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protested
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complained or objected to something
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amusing
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funny and entertaining arousing or provoking laughter
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cinders
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charred bits of rock; ashes
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abroad
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adv. to or in another country syn. overseas; internationally
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superb
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splendid; excellent; beyond the expected
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Norse
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Vikings the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland
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custody
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control over and responsibility for care
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sullen
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(adj) silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; slow moving, sluggish.
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Bollywood
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Indian film industry
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clambering
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climbing awkwardly
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strident
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unpleasantly loud and harsh
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severely
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very seriously
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manure
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animal dung used for fertilizing land
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intersect
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to cut or pass through, to cross
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slobbery
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full of or covered with drool or saliva
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valuables
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(n) small objects, especially jewellery, which might be sold for a lot of money
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expensive
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costing a lot of money
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Venice
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An Italian city that by 1000 C.E. emerged as a major center of Mediterranean trade.
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breakfast
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the first meal of the day
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salvation
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deliverance from ruin (Christianity) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
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unison
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(n.) a sounding together; agreement or accord
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diagram
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a drawing intended to explain how something works
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spinster
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an elderly unmarried woman n. A woman who has never been married.
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grocery
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a small store that sells food and household supplies
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pastures
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managed grasslands or enclosed meadows usually planted with domesticated grasses or other forage
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neglected
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Failed to care for
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receptions
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a formal party.
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energetic
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active and lively
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plantations
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large farms
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decent
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adj. Characterized by propriety of conduct, speech, manners, or dress.
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survival
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the ability to continue living
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disguise
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the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
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undesirable
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lacking pleasing qualities; objectionable
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tonic
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something that invigorates, restores,
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enlisted
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signed up for duty
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tomes
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large books
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levied
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the imposing or collecting of a tax
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bookmobile
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a vehicle that is used as a traveling library
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nursery
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a room or other place set aside for the use of babies and small children a place where plants are grown for sale
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shortage
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a situation in which quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied
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precise
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exact; accurate
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roundabout
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not done or said using the shortest, simplest, or most direct way possible
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handiwork
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something made by hand; craft
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balloonist
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one who travels through the air on a balloon
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improvise
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(v.) to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials
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altitude
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height above sea level
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sparsely
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barely, thinly
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musician
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a person who writes, sings, or plays music
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practically
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almost; very nearly
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testament
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something that is concrete proof or evidence like a will or other legal document
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simulate
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to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of
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disengage
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uncouple; separate; disconnect; stop fighting; OP. engage
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Mohawk
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a tribe in the Iroquois Confederacy a hairstyle with a narrow center strip of upright hair and the sides of the head shaved
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stack
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a neat pile with one thing on top of another
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panda
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large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet
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slumber
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(n) sleep; a time when someone is asleep (v) to sleep
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gall
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annoy; exasperate; chafe; N: skin sore caused by rubbing (as on the skin of a horse); exasperation (bold, impudent behavior)
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wishes
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hopes, wants, dreams
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missing
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ad. lost; not found
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pretend
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to act as if something is true when it is not true
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nodded
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to indicate yes by bending the head downward or forward
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change
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to make or become different
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once
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one time only
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zone
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area of a city with a relatively uniform land use
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clasp
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fastening device; firm grip
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boxcar
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a freight car with roof and sliding doors in the sides
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roar
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a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
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graze
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to feed on growing grass
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pesky
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annoying
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return
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come back
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fetch
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to go after and bring back
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thorn
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a sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf
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fancy
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have a fancy or particular liking or desire for not plain or ordinary
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rinse
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(v) to clean quickly with water (súc, rửa)
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vanish
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to disappear
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escape
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to take a path away; to leave; to get free
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alien
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a citizen of another country; foreign, strange
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nutmeg
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hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground
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glinting
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sparkling; shining
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radio
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a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
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wheels
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round disks that turn on axles
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darling
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a special loved one
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hutch
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pen or coop for animals
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awful
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terrible; very bad
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muster
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gather or bring together
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padlock
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a lock that can be put on and removed
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welcome
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used as a friendly greeting to someone who has arrived at a place
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platform
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a flat surface usually higher than the floor or the ground around it
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spiral
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winding around a center point and slowly moving away from or getting closer to it
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rafters
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beams that support a roof
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illness
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state of being sick
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tablet
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a thin, lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen
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wailing
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a long, loud cry as if in grief or pain
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blanket
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bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
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thrilling
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something that is exciting
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jacket
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piece of clothing for the upper part of the body
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rambling
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walking with no particular direction in mind; unfocused speech
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harvest
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the gathering of a ripened crop
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agog
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highly excited; intensely curious
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shudder
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shake uncontrollably; tremble; V.
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cartoon
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A sketch drawing or painting that is usually humorous.
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dither
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Act indecisively (verb); a state of fear or trembling excitement
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rodents
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largest group of mammals
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compost
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a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure
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lizard
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a reptile with rough, scaly skin, four legs, and a long tapering tail
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voice
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A writers distinctive use of language
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cosmic
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pertaining to the universe; vast
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liberty
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the quality or state of being free
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pirate
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a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
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dumplings
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small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
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promise
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A person's assurance that he or she will or will not do something.
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excellent
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of the highest quality
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cheddar
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hard smooth-textured cheese
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insect
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a class of small arthropod animals that has three separate sections to their bodies
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scale
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a collection of musical pitches arranged in ascending or descending order
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crept
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when you moved slowly and carefully so you wouldn't be seen or heard
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speak
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to utter words
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carving
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cutting away parts to create a desired shape
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oval
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egg-shaped
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purse
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a bag used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
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mossy
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covered with a mosslike growth.
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cattle
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domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
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offer
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to bring forth ideas; to propose or present
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hairpin
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a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
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clipper
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A sailing vessel designed for increased speeds developed in the 1840's.
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marsh
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a treeless wetland ecosystem where plants such as grasses grow
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shabby
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(adj.) worn or faded from use or wear; dressed in worn-out clothes; not fair or generous
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hushed
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very quiet
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manner
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a way of acting or behaving
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scraped
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having surface damage
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impact
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an effect or result influencing strongly
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breeze
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a gentle wind
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standoff
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A threaded piece that has threading on it or in it, which allows a screw to be fastened into it.
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narrow
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not wide
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lazily
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in a slow and lazy manner
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primers
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small introductory books on a specific subject
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marble
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little balls made of a hard substance (as glass) typically ranging from about 1/2 inch to about 1 inch in diameter and used in various games
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tennis
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a sport in which two or four people hit a small ball to each other over a net
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world
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the earth with all its inhabitants and the thinigs upon it
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kettle
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a metal pot for stewing or boiling
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shelves
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flat surfaces for storage
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crumpled
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crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled
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mailboxes
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Containers for letters to picked up, postmarked, and sent on their way
