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17 Cards in this Set
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assiduous
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adj - 1 hard-working. 2 done carefully and exactly
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contrite
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adj - 1 sorry for something one has done. 2 resulting from a feeling of guilt
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didactic
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adj - intended to teach or instruct
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disputation
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noun - argument; debate; discussion
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ethical
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adj - 1 relating to or concerning morals, justice or duty. 2 morally right
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euphonious
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adj - pleasing to the ear
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euphony
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noun - a pleasing sound, especially in speech
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finesse
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noun - 1 skilful elegance or expertise. 2 tact and poise in handling situations
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inane
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adj - 1 without meaning or point. 2 silly or senseless
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inculcate
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verb - to teach or fix (ideas, habits, a warning, etc) firmly in their mind by constant repetition
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incumbent (upon)
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adj - imposed as a duty or heavy responsibility on them 2 currently occupying a specified position or office
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obstreperous
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adj - noisy and hard to control; unruly
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pervasive
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adj - tending to or having the power to spread everywhere
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posthumous
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adj - coming or occurring after death
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reciprocate
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verb - a to give and receive mutually; to interchange
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reciprocal
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adj - 1 giving and receiving, or given and received; mutual; 2 complementary
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semblance
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noun - 1 outer appearance, especially when superficial or deceptive. 2 a hint or trace
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