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32 Cards in this Set
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objective
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not influenced by personal beliefs or opinions
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detached
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aloof and objective; seperate or disconnected
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apathetic
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uninterested and unenthusiastic
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ambivalent
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having "mixed feelings" or contradictory ideas about something or someone
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reflective
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providing or produced by reflection or deep thought
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contemplative
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expressing or involving contemplation
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solemn
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formal or dignified, not cheerful; serious, deeply sincere
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nostalgic
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sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past
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critical
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expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements
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caustic
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able to burn or corrode
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judgmental
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of or concerning the use of judgment, having an excessively critical point of view
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condemning
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to condemn is to express complete disapproval of, it inherently involves judgment but goes further
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ironic
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happening in the opposite way to what is expected
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sarcastic
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marked or given to using irony in order to mock or convey comtempt
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satiric or satirical
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the definition of satire is, the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices
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straighforward
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honest and open
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blunt
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uncomprisingly forthwright in manner
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earnest
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intensly serious
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cautionary
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serving as a warning
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admonitory
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earnestly warning
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concerned
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worried or anxious
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lighthearted
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amusing and entertaining
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irreverant
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disrespectful often through humor
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mocking
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to tease scornfully, ridicule
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respectful
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due regard for the feelings or rights of others
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reverent
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showing deep respect
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incensed
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to make very angry
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irritated
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anxious, fretful
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bitter
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harsh and acrimonious
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cynical
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tending not to believe in the integrity or sincerity of others
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impassioned
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characterized by intense emotion, ardent love and a feverent desire to change society
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dejected
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to lower someone spirits, depress.
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