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24 Cards in this Set
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acclaim
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Public praise and approval
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acumen
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keen perception
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altruism
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unselfish giving of time, money, support to others
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amity
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friendship, accord, agreement
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anecdote
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brief, enjoyable story
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banter
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playful, amusing talk
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clemency
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the quality of logical consistency of parts of a whole, often applied to speech or writing
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crony
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pal, buddy, old and dear friend
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deference
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honor, respect
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diligence
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faithful, careful attention to a task
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euphony
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pleasing, agreeable sound
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finesse
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skillful, adroit handling of management
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incandescence
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noticeable brightness or clarity
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levity
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lightness of mood, humor
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maxim
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brief well-known saying, adage, proverb
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nostalgia
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recollection of "the old days" with fondness
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penchant
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natural tendency, fondness for
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philanthropy
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love of mankind, refers to charitable giving
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propriety
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what is proper, customary
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prowess
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great ability or skill
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resolution
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determination, decision
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respite
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a pause, lull, or break
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rigor
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thoroughness; unyielding or inflexible strictness
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sagacity
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wisdom, perception, keenness
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