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20 Cards in this Set
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altruistic (adj)
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unselfish, concerned with welfare of others
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assent (v)/(n)
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to express agreement/agreement
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benefactor (n)
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one who does good to others
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chivalrous (adj)
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marked by honor, fairness, courtesy, and courage
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clemency (n)
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mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
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dearth (n)
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a lack, scarcity; inadequate supply
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diffident (adj)
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shy, lacking self-confidence
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discrepancy (n)
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a difference; a lack of agreement
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embark (v)
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to go aboard; to make a start
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facile (adj)
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easily done or attained; superficial
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indomitable (adj)
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unconquerable, refusing to yield
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infallible (adj)
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free from error; absolutely dependable
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plod (v)
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to trudge; walk heavily
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pungent (adj)
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causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
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remiss (adj)
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neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
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repose (v)/(n)
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to rest/sleep, relaxation
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temerity (n)
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rashness, boldness
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truculent (adj)
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fierce and cruel, harsh, aggressive
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unfeigned (adj)
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sincere, real, without pretense
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virulent (adj)
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extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful
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