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25 Cards in this Set
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dolorous
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sad, mournful
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gregarious
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sociable
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diligent
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hard-working
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abate
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to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; to lessen
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aberration
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a departure from the normal
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accolade
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praise or approval
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accru
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to be added by growth
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acme
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highest point
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acolyte
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novice; young assistant
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abet
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to encourage or help
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acrimonious
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bitter in language or manner
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acumen
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insight
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adamant
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firm in purpose or opinion
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admonition
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warning
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adulation
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excessive praise
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aesthetic
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pertaining to the beautiful
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pathos
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quality invoking compassion or pity
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alacrity
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cheerful willingness or eagerness; speed
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alleviate
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to lessen
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altercation
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quarrel
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ameliorate
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to make better
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amity
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friendship
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august
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majestic
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apathy
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indifference
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appease
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to pacify or soothe
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