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15 Cards in this Set
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He desplayed his _______ by donating his salary to charity.
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Benevolence (N)
(Benevolent) |
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His _____ behavior was a model for all to follow.
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Exemplary (ADJ)
(Examplar) |
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Because he was a _______ dealer, i had confidence in his products.
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Reputable (adj)
(Exemplar) respectable (good respute=good reputation) |
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The aristocracy is expected to behave with _____.
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Gentility (N)
(Genteel) Refinementg, politeness, respectablity; or a member of the upper class |
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A genteel person would always exhibit proper _______.
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Decorium (N)
Proper or good taste in action, speech, or dress. |
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Cutting a diamond requires _______ effort.
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Punctilious (ADJ)
Very careful, meticulous, exact |
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If you ask for a ________ response, be prepared for the result
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Candid (ADJ)
(CANDOR) Honest, frank, outspoken |
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Because of his _______, he was considered a very trustworthy person.
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Veracity (N)
habitual honesty, truthfulness; or accuracy or precision |
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It is not at all _______ to graduate from BHS without ever attending classes.
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Freasible (ADJ)
practical, possible, or capable of being done. |
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Family support can provide _______ during difficult times.
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Solace (N or V)
give comfort to, console, lessen grief |
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Winning the lottery would cause you great _______
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Elation (N)
extreme happiness or joy |
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His _______ eventually turned into an obsession.
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Avidity (N)
eagerness, great enthusiasm, or greed |
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The _______ of the workers deteriorated when their salaries were cut.
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Morale (N)
Mental condition or state of mind. |
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When walking in a dark alley, you should be very _______.
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Wary (ADJ)
Cautious, on guard against danger (wary of can mean suspicious of) |
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Because he knew he would never get caught, he cheated with _______.
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Impunity (N)
(almost always preceded by with) |
