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20 Cards in this Set
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Altruistic
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Adj
Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others Synonyms: selfless Antonyms: selfish, self- centered |
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Assent
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Verb/Noun
To express agreement; an agreement Synonyms: concur, consent, accede Antonyms: disagree, differ, dissent |
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Benefactor
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Noun
One who does good to others Synonyms: patron, humanitarian Antonyms: misanthrope, malefactor |
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Chivalrous
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Adj
Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly Synonyms: gallant, civil, valiant Antonyms: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish |
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Clemency
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Noun
Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness Synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness Antonyms: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility |
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Dearth
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Noun
A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine Synonyms: insufficiency, want, paucity Antonyms: surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance |
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Diffident
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Adj
Shy, lacking self- confidence; modest, reserved Synonyms: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn Antonyms: bold, brash, audacious, self- confident, jaunty |
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Discrepancy
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Noun
A difference; a lack of agreement Synonyms: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency Antonyms: agreement, convergence, consistency |
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Embark
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Verb
To go aboard; to make a start; to invest Synonyms: commence, launch, begin, board |
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Facile
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Adj
Easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt Synonyms: effortless, assured, poised, specious Antonyms: labored, awkward, halting |
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Indomitable
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Adj
Unconquerable, refusing to yield Synonyms: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding Antonyms: surrendering, submissive, yielding |
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Infallible
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Adj
Free from error; absolutely dependable Synonyms: unerring, certain Antonyms: imperfect |
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Plod
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Verb
To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly Synonyms: lumber trudge Antonyms: scamper, skip, prance |
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Pungent
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Adj
Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting Synonyms: sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy Antonyms: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid |
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Remiss
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Adj
Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless Synonyms: negligent, lax, slack Antonyms: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious |
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Repose
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Verb/Noun
To rest, lie, place; Relaxation, peace of mind, calmness Synonyms: sleep; tranquillity, respite Antonyms: ; exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado |
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Temerity
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Noun
Rashness, boldness Synonyms: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery Antonyms: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility |
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Truculent
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Adj
Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh Synonyms: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic Antonyms: gentle, mild, meek, unthreatening |
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Unfeigned
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Adj
Sincere, real, without pretense Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt Antonyms: Insincere, simulated, phony |
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Virulent
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Adj
Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful Synonyms: venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful Anotnyms: innocuous, harmless, benign |
