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20 Cards in this Set
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Altruistic
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concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish
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Biased
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prejudiced; unduly or unfairly influenced
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Captious
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quick to find fault, especially over petty matters; carping
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Contrite
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sorrowful for misdeed that one has committed; deeply repentant
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Diffident
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lacking confidence; timid; shy
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Gregarious
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seeking or enjoying the company of others; sociable
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Gullible
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easily deceived or tricked; credulous
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Impassive
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feeling or reaviling no emotions; calm; unmoved
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Impetuous
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acting suddenly without forethought; rash; impulsive
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Indolent
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inclined to avoid work; lazy; idle
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Intrepid
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not afraid; bold; dauntless
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Irrational
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not rational (cappable of reasoning) illogical; absurd; senseless
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Obsequious
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much too attentive (to a superior); excessively submissive; servile; fawning
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Obstreperous
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excessively noisy; boisterous' unruly
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Opinionated
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holding obstinately to one's own opinion
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Parsimonious
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Extremely frugal; miserly; stingy
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Sanguine
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confidently optimistic; hopeful
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Skeptical
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disbeliieving; doubting; not easily convinced
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Supercilious
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Showing haughty contempt; disdainful; full of pride and scorn
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Vindictive
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inclined to seek vengeance; unforgiving; spiteful
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