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15 Cards in this Set
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emissary
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an agent or representative sent on a particular mission
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altruism
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unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others
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benevolent
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marked by or disposed to doing good
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civil
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of or relating to citizens
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lucidity
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clearness of thought or style
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oppressive
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overwhelming or depressing to the spirit or senses
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thesis
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a position or proposition that a person () advances and offers to maintain by argument
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mercurial
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characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood
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prolific
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producing young or fruit especially freely
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covert
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not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed
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humanity
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the quality or state of being humane
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memoir
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a narrative composed from personal experience
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tyranny
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oppressive power
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notorious
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generally known and talked of; especially : widely and unfavorably known
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mutiny
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against discipline or a superior officer
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