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15 Cards in this Set
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BENEVOLENCE (N)
(Benevolent) |
Goodwill or the disposition to do good
He displayed his benevolence by donating his salary to chairty |
goodness/charity
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EXEMPLARY (ADJ)
(exemplar) |
Serving as a model, deserving immitation; commendable
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The students Exemplary behavior was a model for the rest of the class
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REPUTABLE (ADJ)
(exemplar) |
resepectable (good repute = good reputation)
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Because she was a reputable babysitter I decided to hire her
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GENTILITY (N)
(genteel) |
refinement, politeness, respectability; OR a member of the upper class- ie: high tea
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The wealthy hosts behaved with gentility
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DCORUM (N)
(none) |
proper or good taste in action, speech , or dress
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Before the party she would always make sure her house exhibited proper decorum
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PUNCTILIOUS (ADJ)
(none)/ punctiliousness |
very careful, meticulous, exact
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Being a doctor requires punctilious behavior
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CANDID (ADJ)
(Candor) |
Honest, frank, outspoken
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If you ask for a candid response, be prepared for the result - the truth hurts
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VERACITY (N)
(none) |
habitual honesty, truthfulness; OR accuracy or precision
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Because of his veracity, he was considered a very trustworthy person
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FEASIBLE (ADJ)
(none) |
practical, possible, or capable of being done
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It is not feasible to graduate from highschool wiht out attending any classes
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SOLACE (N OR V)
(none) |
give comfort to , console, lessen grief
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During a hard time family members or friends can provide solace
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ELATION (N)
( none) |
extreme happiness or joy
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Winning the lottery would cause great elation
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PREOCCUPY (V)
(preoccupation) |
to absorb or engross mentally
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He was preoccupied by his homework
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MORALE (N)
(none0 |
mental condition or state of mind
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The morale of the workers deteriorated when their salaries were cut
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WARY (ADJ)
(none) |
Cautious, on guard against danger
( wary of can be suspicious of) |
When walking ina dark alley you should be very wary
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IMPUNITY (N)
( none almost always proceded by with) |
Freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
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Because he knew he would never get caught he cheated with impunity
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