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30 Cards in this Set
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philanthropy |
a love of humanity; giving to others(money) |
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languid |
lacking energy |
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astute |
shrewd; sharp; keen in judgnement |
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disparage |
to speak in a belittling manner |
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engender |
to come into existence |
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acclaim |
approve of |
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lethargic |
drowsy |
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novel |
new, unusual |
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ambivalent |
uncertain, indecisive |
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indolent |
lazy |
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benign |
beneficial, kind, not maligent |
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amiable |
pleasent, good natured |
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laud |
to praise |
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caustic |
sarcastic biting (salty) acid |
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atrophy |
to waste away physically |
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alleviate |
to reduce, lesson |
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vacillate |
to sway |
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ephermeral |
short-lived |
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deference |
\respect |
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relegate |
to assign or exile |
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condone |
to forgive |
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dissent |
to disagree |
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conciliate |
to reconcile |
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incessant |
continuous |
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disparity |
difference |
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rigor |
hardship |
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conventional |
customary, usual |
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profuse |
abundant |
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expedient |
serving ones best interest, convenient |
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fastidious |
excessively neat. |
