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20 Cards in this Set
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Altruistic |
Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
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Assent |
(V.) to express agreement (n.)agreement |
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Benefactor |
One who does good to others |
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Chivalrous |
Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage. Knightly |
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Clemency |
Mercy, humanness, mildness, moderateness |
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Dearth |
A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply, a famine |
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Diffident |
Shy, lacking self confidence, modest, reserved |
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Discrepancy |
A difference, lack of agreement |
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Embark |
To go abroad, to make a start, to invest |
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Facile |
Easily done or attained, superficial, ready, fluent, easily shown but not sincerely felt |
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Indomitable |
Unconquerable, refusing to yield |
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Infalliable |
Free from error, absolutely dependable |
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Plod |
To walk heavily or slowly, to work slowly |
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Pungent |
Causing a sharp sensation, stinging, biting |
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Remiss |
Neglectful in performance of one’s duty, carelessness |
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Repose |
To rest; place (n) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness |
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Temerity |
Rashness, boldness |
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Truculent |
Fierce and cruel, agressive, deadly, destructive, scathingly harsh |
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Undefined |
Sincere, real, w/o pretense |
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Virulent |
Extremely poisonous, full of malice, spiteful, hateful |
