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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 |
agreement |
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benefactor |
one who does good to others |
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chivalrous |
honor, courtesy |
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clemency |
mercy |
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dearth |
scarcity, lack of something |
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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 make a start |
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facile |
easily done or attained, fluent |
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indomitable |
unconquerable, refusing to yield |
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infallible |
free from error, absolutely dependable |
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plod |
to walk heavily or slowly |
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pungent |
stinging, biting |
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remiss |
careless |
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repose |
to rest, relaxation |
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temerity |
rashness, boldness |
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truculent |
fierce and cruel, aggressive, destructive |
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unfeigned |
sincere, real |
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virulent |
poisonous, malicious, spiteful |
