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14 Cards in this Set
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benevolent(adj) |
well meaning generous |
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mollify(v) |
to calm or soothe relieve |
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slander(n) |
false charges and malicious oral statements about someone |
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spurious(adj) |
not genuine phony |
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coup(n) |
a brilliantly executed plan |
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ruse(n) |
a crafty trick gimmick deception |
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apathetic(adj) |
feeling or showing little emotion |
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arbitrary(adj) |
determined by impulse rather than reason |
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brittle(adj) |
easily broken when subjected to pressure |
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gesticulating(v) |
to make gestures when speaking |
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penitent(adj) |
expressing remorse for ones misdeeds apologetic sympathetic |
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pernicious (adj) |
causing great harm malicious damaging |
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propitious(adj) |
presenting favorable circumstances promising |
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sardonic(adj) |
disdainfully or ironically humorous harsh bitter or sarcastic |
