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32 Cards in this Set
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undiplomatic
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not tactful
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tactful
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considerate, discreet
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integrity
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rigid adherence to a code or standard of values
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honesty
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integrity, the quality of being truthful
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expedite
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to speed up the process
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hurry
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to move or act with haste or speed
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tawdry
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gaudy and cheap in nature and appearence
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elegant
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refined and graceful in movement
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confide
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to give over into somebody's care
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entrust
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to give somebody responsibility for something
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profuse
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lavish, abundant
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trifling
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unimportant, trivial
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tranquil
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free from commotion or disturbance
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turbulent
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being in a state of a tumult
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pallid
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pale, faint in color
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pale
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pallid
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defunct
Is the coupon totally defunct? |
useless, out-of-date, invalid, inactive
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extinct
Dinosuars are extinct. |
no longer in existence
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frigid
The blustery wind was figid. |
very cold, lacking warmth
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torrid
The desert air was torrid. |
very hot and dry
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discourteous
"I want a drink!" the little girl said discouteously to her host. |
rude, impolite
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rude
She made a rude gesture to show her annoyance. |
impolite
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triumph
He bragged on and on about triumphing over the enemy. |
to gloat or dwell on with satisfaction
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succumb
Do not succumb to her pleading, for she is telling a lie. |
to yeild
to give in |
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terrestrial
The whale is not a terrestrial animal. |
inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
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aquatic
Although the seal is known to come out on land, it is more of an aquatic animal. |
living in the water
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discreet
Please be discreet when you are alone. We don't want any bad things to happen to you |
marked by prudence and modesty
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prudent
If is is thundering, do not hesitate to go back inside, for that is prudent. |
careful and sensible
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eccentric
That is an eccentric polka-dotted dress! |
an unusual or odd peronality
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odd
I didn't like his odd statement. It was not like the usual ones. |
curious, eccentric
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mutter
The two disruptive students were muttering rudely in the back of the classroom. |
to mumble or talk in a low whisper
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enunciate
Enunciate every syllable when you say something. |
to speak clearly
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