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1. Trenchant (TRENCH-unt) means:
   narrow and deep
   sound asleep
   sharp, cutting
   next to, abutting

2. The term ulster (ULL-ster) would most likely refer to:
   a river boat
   an overcoat
   a stomach pain
   a water main

3. A retinue (RET-noo) is a group of:
   vets on parade
   eye doctor’s aides
   screamers or hollerers
   groupies or followers

4. Kaput (kuh-PUT or -poot) means:
   broken, not working
   lazy, work-shirking
   worn on the head
   unwillingly led

5. The term yellowcake would most likely be used in reference to:
   thick delta muds
   beer-drinkers’ suds
   nuclear fuels
   swordsmen’s duels

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