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21 Cards in this Set
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beneficence
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active charity, goodness, or kindness
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philanthropy
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love of humankind, or a charitable undertaking
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bounty
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generosity or something given generously; or as a reward
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succor
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to aid, help, or relieve
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proffer
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to offer or present for acceptance
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ameliorate
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to improve or make better
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rectitude
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strict honesty or moral uprightness
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compassion
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sympathy for another's trouble or misfortune
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chaste
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pure, unspoiled, or simple in style
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prudent
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cautious, excercising sound judgement, or not extravagant
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politic
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prudent or shrewdly tactful
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civility
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politeness or courtesy
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responsive
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reacting readily or easily
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promptitude
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promptness, or the quality of acting quickly or without delay
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alacrity
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quick willingness, briskness, or eagerness
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scintillation
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a sparkling or flashing; or a brilliant display of cleverness or artistry
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sagacity
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shrewdness or keeness of judgement, or discernment
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oracular
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prophetic, mysterious, or possesing unquestioned wisdom or knowledge
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prescience
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foresight, or knowledge of events before they take place
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frugal
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economical, saving, or not wasting
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particularity
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(1) a characteristic quality; or a peculiarity (2) Attention to detail; or the quality of being hard to please
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