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31 Cards in this Set
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Vivacious |
Lively in temper conduct or spirit |
Energetic |
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Illicit |
Forbid by law rules or custom |
Illegal |
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Vicariously |
Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person |
Secondhand |
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Restrained |
Characterized by reserve or moderation, unemotional or dispassionate |
Hold back |
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Matronly |
Like or characteristic of a matron, especially in being dignified and staid and typically associated with having a large or plump build |
Mature |
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Reticent |
Not revealing ones thoughts or feelings readily |
Shy |
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Spawned |
Release or deposit of eggs |
Fish eggs |
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Undulating |
Move with a wave like motion |
Flow |
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Anguish |
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering |
Pain |
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Didactic |
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive |
Educational |
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Vehement |
Showing strong feeling |
Passionate |
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Incredulous |
Unwilling or unable to believe something |
Suspicious |
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Impetuous |
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care |
Careless |
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Nonchalant |
Feeling or appearinh casually calm and relaxed |
Calm |
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Disparaging |
Expressing the opinion that somethinh is of little worth |
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Contemptuous |
Feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval |
Insulting |
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Facetious |
Used to describe speech meant to be funny but is annoying |
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Ardent |
Enthusiastic or passionate |
Passionate |
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Insolent |
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect |
Rude |
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Emulate |
Match or surpass typically by imitation |
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Reverent |
Feeling or showing deep solemn respect |
Respectful |
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Altruistic |
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others |
Selfless |
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Flippant |
Someone who is rude and disrespectful |
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Haughty |
Arrogantly superior and disdainful |
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Lenient |
Allowing freedom |
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Nullify |
To make something void |
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Petulance |
Impatient |
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Resolute |
Finally solve ld or resolve the problem |
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Stalwart |
Someone who is loyal/reliable to a cause |
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Transient |
Lasting only a short time |
Temporary |
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Trepidation |
A feeling a fear that something might happen |
Anxiety |