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15 Cards in this Set
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unwarrented; not called for in the situation
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gratuitous (adj.)
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practicing strict self-discipline or self restraint
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ascetic (adj.)
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to grow rapidly or flourish
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burgeon (v.)
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of or relating to the physical body
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corporeal (adj.)
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lacking candor, honesty, or sincerity
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disingenuous (adj.)
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widely accepted statement or tenet based on intrinsic value
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axiom (n)
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immature
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callow (adj.)
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honest or frank expression
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candor (n.)
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gushing or very demonstrative
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effusive (adj.)
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to assuage, to soften ridgity
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mollify (v.)
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common place (connotation being unoriginal)
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banal (adj.)
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to punish
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castigate (v.)
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thoughtful; musing (connotation of serious/sad)
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pensive (adj.)
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abolish by authoritative action; to nullify or annul
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abrogate (v.)
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having power to compel or constrain; convincing relevant or pertinent
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cogent
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