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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
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assent
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v. to express agreement n. agreement
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benefactor
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n. one who does good to others
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chivalrous
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adj. marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
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clemency
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n. mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
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dearth
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n. a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
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diffident
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adj. shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
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embark
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v. to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
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facile
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adj. easily done or attained, superficial, ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
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discrepancy
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a difference; a lack of agreement
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indomitable
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adj. unconquerable, refusing to yield
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infallible
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adj. free from error; absolutely dependable
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plod
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v. to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
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pungent
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adj. causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
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remiss
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adj. neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
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repose
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v. to rest; lie; place; n. relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
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tamerity
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n. rashness, boldness
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truculent
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adj. fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
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unfeigned
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adj. sincere, real, without pretence
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virulent
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adj. extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
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