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15 Cards in this Set
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Prudent |
Adj. Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. |
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Workhouse |
Noun. A public institution in which the destitute of a parish received board and lodging in return for work. |
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Inestimable |
Adj. Too great to calculate. |
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Indubitably |
Adverb. Too evident to be doubted, unquestionable, (obviously) |
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Magnanimous |
Adj. Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person. |
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Impertinent |
Adj. Not showing proper respect; rude. |
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Mollify |
Verb. To appease the anger or anxiety of (someone) |
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Placid |
Adj. (Of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited; (especially of a place or stretch of water) calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity. |
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Forthwith |
Adverb. (Especially in official use) immediately; without delay. |
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Gruff |
Adj. (Of a voice) rough and low in pitch; abrupt or taciturn in manner( brusque) |
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Stammer |
Verb. To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words. |
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Dismal |
Adj. Depressing; dreary. |
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Goad |
Verb. To provoke or annoy( someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction, to irk. |
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Construe |
Verb. To interpret (a word or action) in a particular way. |
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Equanimity |
Noun. Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation,(balance and non-interference). |
