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15 Cards in this Set
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1. BENEVOLENCE (N)
He displayed his benevolence by donating his salary to charity. |
Goodwill or the disposition to do good; or an act of kindness or charity.
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2. EXEMPLARY (ADJ)
His exemplary behavior was a model for all to follow. |
Serving as a model, dererving imitation; commendable.
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3.REPUTABLE (ADJ)
Becuase he was reputable dealer, I had convidence in his products. |
Respectable
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4. GENTILITY (N)
This aristocracy is expected to behave with gentility. |
Refinement, politeness, respectability; OR a memner of the upper class.
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5. DECORUM (N)
A genteel person would always exhibit proper DECORUM. |
Proper or good taste in action, speech, or dress.
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6. PUCTILIOUS (ADJ)
Cutting a diamond requires punctilious effort. |
Very careful, meticulous, exact
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7. CANDID (ADJ)
If you ask for a candid reponce, be prepared for the result. |
Honest, frank, outspoken
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8. VERACITY (N)
Becuase of hos veracity, he was concidered a very trustworth person. |
Habitual honesty, truthfulness; OR accuracy or precision.
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9. FEASIBLE (ADJ)
It is not at all feasable to graduate from BHS without ever attending classes. |
Practicle, possible, or capable or being done.
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10. SOLACE (N or V)
Family support can provide SOLACE during difficult times. |
Give comfort to console, lessen grief.
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11. ELATION (N)
Winning the lottery would cause you great elation |
Extreme happiness or joy
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12. AVIDITY (N)
His avidity eventually turned itno an obsession. |
Eagerness, great enthusiasm, or greed.
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14. MORALE (N)
The morale of the workers deterierated after thier salary was cut. |
Mental condition or state of mind
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15. WARY (ADJ)
When walking in a dark alley, you should be very wary |
Cautious, on guard against danger (wary of can be mean suspicious of)
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16. IMPUNITY (N)
Becuase he knew he would never get cuasght, he cheated with IMPUNITY. |
Freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
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