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25 Cards in this Set
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altruistic |
unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. |
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ambivalent |
having mixed feelings about someone or something; being unable to choose between two courses of action. |
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angular |
having an angle or angles; consisting of, situated at, or forming an angle; bony, lean, or gaunt; acting or moving awkwardly; stiff or unbending. |
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arrogant |
making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud. |
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aversion |
a strong feeling of dislike; a cause or object of dislike; a turning away or prevention. |
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discern |
see, recognize, or apprehend.
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disdain |
to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn |
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disparage |
to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; bellitle.
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disparity |
a lack of similarity or equality; inequality; deference.
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embellish |
ornament; adorn |
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engender |
to produce, cause, or give rise to |
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innocuous |
harmless |
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insipid |
without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities. |
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lament |
to feel or express sorrow or regret for.
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laud |
to praise |
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obscure |
not clear or plain; vauge |
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ostentatious |
pretentious or conspicuous; shown in an attempt to impress others. |
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prodigal |
wastefully or recklessly extravigant |
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repudiate |
to reject as having no authority or binding force.
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reticence |
the state of being reserved especially with regard to speaking freely. |
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revere |
to regard with respect tinged with awe. |
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serene |
calm, peaceful, or tranquil. |
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subtle |
thin, tenuous, or rarefied as a fluid or odor. |
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superfluous |
being more than is sufficient or required; excessive. |
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taciturn |
inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation. |
