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30 Cards in this Set
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accredit
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to recongnize as having met offical standards. (latin)
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credence
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acceptence as true or valid. (latin)
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credential
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something that entitles a person to confidence. (latin)
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credibility
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the quality of deserving confidence. (latin)
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creditable
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deserving commendation:praiseworthy (latin)
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credulous
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tending to believe to readily, gullible (latin)
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creed
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any statement or system of belief, principles. (latin)
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discredit
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to cast doubt on: destroy belief. (latin)
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incredible
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too extraordinary to be possible. (latin)
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miscreant
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a person who behaves badly. (latin)
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alacrity
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speed and willingness in acting or responding. (latin)
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composure
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control over one's emotions. (latin)
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ennui
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listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from inactivity or lack of interest (french)
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imperturbable
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not easily disturbed or excited. (none)
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impetouos
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tending toward suddenness and boldness of action: impulsive. (french)
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incite
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to provoke to action. (latin)
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indolent
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reluctant to exert oneself. (latin)
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inert
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having no power to move or act. (latin)
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pandemonium
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Wild uproar or noise. (coined by poet John Milton)
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serenity
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the quality of being untroubled. (latin)
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brazen
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rudely bold (none)
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complaisant
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showing a desire or willingness to please. (french)
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conspicuous
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easy to notice (latin)
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docile
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easily managed (latin)
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flamboyant
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high flown in style or manner (latin)
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intrepid
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courageous, fearless (latin)
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pacific
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promoting peace:peaceful (latin)
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reserved
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quite and restrained in manner (latin)
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strident
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having a shrill,harsh, and grating sound. (latin)
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unabashed
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not embarrassed (none)
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