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1
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Medium sized predatory fish

A

Bonito

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2
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Any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

A

Skiff

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3
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On iron hook with s handle usually for landing large fish

A

Gaff

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4
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A fluorescence that persists after radiation has ceased

A

Phosphorescence

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5
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Intending or showing kindness

A

Benevolent

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6
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The stiffening of the body after death

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Rigor Mortis

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7
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Violation of faith or trust

A

Treacheries

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8
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Unable to tolerate

A

Intolerable

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9
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Without satisfactory effect

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Ineffectual

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10
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Small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water

A

Plankton

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11
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A seat in w boat

A

Thwart

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12
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Cancelled or invalidated

A

Annulled

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13
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A contagious disease similar to influenza

A

Grippe

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14
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A unit of measurement for water depth

A

Fathoms

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15
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Gathered together in a compact roll and bound securely

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Furled

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16
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The owner of a business

A

Proprietor

17
Q

Rotated, turned

A

Pivoted

18
Q

A tuna with long pectoral fins

A

Albacore

19
Q

A very fine thread or threadlike structure

A

Filaments

20
Q

Display a play of lustrous colors like those of a rainbow

A

Iridescent

21
Q

To raise or lift

A

Hoist

22
Q

A great number of at least ten thousands

A

Myriad

23
Q

One of a series of wavelike bends, curves or elevations

A

Undulation

24
Q

Being humble, a lack of false pride

A

Humility

25
Q

Controlled by or done according to ones inner sense of what is right

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Conscientiously