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20 Cards in this Set
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Altruistic |
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others Synonyms: selfless Antonyms: selfish, self-centered |
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Assent |
to express agreement; agreement Synonyms: consent, concur Antonyms: disagree, differ, dissent |
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Benefactor |
one who does good to others Synonyms: patron, humanitarian Antonyms: misanthrope, malefactor |
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Chivalrous |
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly Synonyms: civil, valiant, courtly Antonyms: uncouth, churlish, loutish |
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Clemency |
mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness Synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness Antonyms: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility |
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Dearth |
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine Synonyms: insufficiency, want, paucity Antonyms: surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance |
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Diffident |
shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved Synonyms: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn Antonyms: bold, brash, audacious, self-confidence, jaunty |
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Discrepancy |
a difference; a lack of agreement Synonyms: disagreement, divergent, inconsistency Antonyms: agreement, convergent, consistency |
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Embark |
to go aboard; to make a start; to invest Synonyms: Commence, begin, board |
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Facile |
easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but now sincerely felt Synonyms: effortless, assured, poised, specious Antonyms: labored, awkward, halting |
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Indomitable |
unconquerable, refusing to yield Synonyms: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding Antonyms: surrendering, submissive, yielding |
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Infallible |
free from error; absolutely dependable Synonyms: unerring, certain Antonyms: imperfect |
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Plod |
to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly Synonyms: lumber, trudge Antonyms: scamper, skip, prance |
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Pungent |
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting Synonyms: sharp, spicy, piquant, racy Antonyms: unappetizing, colorless, insipid |
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Remiss |
neglectful in performance of one's duties, careless Synonyms: negligent, lax, slack Antonyms: scrupulous, dutiful, puntilious |
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Repose |
to rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness Synonyms: sleep; tranquility, respite Antonyms: exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado |
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Temerity |
rashness, boldness Synonyms: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery Antonyms: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility |
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Truculent |
fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh Synonyms: savage, belligerent, vitriolic Antonyms: gentle, mild, unthreatening |
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Unfeigned |
sincere, real, without pretense Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt Antonyms: insincere, simulated, phony |
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Virulent |
extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful Synonyms: noxious, baneful, hateful Antonyms: harmless, benign |
