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36 Cards in this Set
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Indifferent
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not caring one way or another; mediocre; lacking a preference; neutral
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Apathy
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lack of emotion or interest
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Obscure
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unclear; clouded; partially hidden; hard to understand
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Impartial
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unbiased; neutral
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Objective
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without bias (as opposed to subjective)
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Revere
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to worship; to honor. (think of a reverend)
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Discriminate
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to differentiate; to make a clear distinction; to see a difference
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Denounce
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to speak out against; to condemn
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Innovate
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to be creative; to introduce something new
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Relevant
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important; pertinant
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Candid
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honest; frank
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Discernment
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insite; ability to see things clearly
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Disdain
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arrogant scorn; contempt
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Abstract
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theoretical; lacking substance. (the opposite of concrete)
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temperate
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moderate; restrained
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Enigma
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mystery
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Inevitable
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unavoidable; bound to happen
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Eccentric
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not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
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Provincial
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Limited in outlook to one's own small corner of the world; narrow
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Futile
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hopeless; without effect
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Diverse
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varied
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Benevolent
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Kind; good-hearted; generous
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Pious
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reverent or devout; outwardly (and sometimes falsely) reverent or devout
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Conciliatory
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making peace; attempting to disolve a dispute through goodwill
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Resignation
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reluctant acceptance of a bad situation (secondary meaning)
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Resolute
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determind; firm; unwavering
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Servile
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submissive and subsurvient; like a servant
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Acute
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sharp; shrewd
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Reticent
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restrained; uncommunicative
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Anarchy
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absence or government or control; lawlessness; disorder
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Virulent
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extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
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Scrutinize
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to examine closely
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Discord
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disagreement (the opposite of concord)
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Repudiate
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to reject; to deny
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Diligent
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hardworking
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Superficial
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on the surface only; shallow; not thorough
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