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azure
of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky
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Islamic
of or relating to or supporting Islamism
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sultan
the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)
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artichoke
Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head
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mummy
a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt)
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tarragon
aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
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adobe
sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates
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mohair
fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
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borax
an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent
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talc
a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
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arsenal
all the weapons and equipment that a country has
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lemon
a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit
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tuna
important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks
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admiral
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
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hazard
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
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apricot
downy yellow to rosy-colored fruit resembling a small peach
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carmine
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
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monsoon
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
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average
an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual
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gazelle
small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
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crimson
a deep and vivid red color
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orange
any citrus tree bearing oranges
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sequin
adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
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macrame
a relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords
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algebra
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
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guitar
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
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nabob
a governor in India during the Mogul empire
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giraffe
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
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mattress
a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
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elixir
a substance believed to cure all ills
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saffron
Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
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cotton
erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers
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albatross
large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
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zero
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
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safari
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
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magazine
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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zenith
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
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alfalfa
important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop
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imam
(Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide
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mosque
(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
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alcohol
any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
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tariff
a government tax on imports or exports
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lilac
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
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alcove
a small recess opening off a larger room
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massage
kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
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henna
a reddish brown dye used especially on hair
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alchemy
a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
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sugar
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
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haj
the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba
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Mahan
United States naval officer and historian (1840-1914)
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khan
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
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ghoul
an evil spirit or ghost
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muslin
plain-woven cotton fabric
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camphor
a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
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algorithm
a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem
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minaret
slender tower with balconies
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tamarind
long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp
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carafe
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
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julep
bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice
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marzipan
almond paste and egg whites
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Nuphar
spatterdocks
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alcazar
any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors
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tahini
a thick Middle Eastern paste made from ground sesame seeds
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Qatari
of or concerning Qatar or its inhabitants
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alkali
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
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serendipity
good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
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nadir
an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything
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soutane
a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests
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fennel
any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems
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haft
the handle of a weapon or tool
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azimuth
the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian
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bazar
a street of small shops (especially in Orient)
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halal
(Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah
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Salim
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
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Swahili
the most widely spoken Bantu languages; the official language of Kenya and Tanzania and widely used as a lingua franca in east and central Africa
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sirdar
an important person in India
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mihrab
(Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca
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salaam
a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
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mortar
a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle
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kor
an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs
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Fragaria
strawberries
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differ
be different
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scuffle
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters