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15 Cards in this Set
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altruism
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the putting of others' well-being ahead of one's own; unselfishness
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concurrent
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taking place at the same time; simultaneous
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context
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1. the circumstances in which something exists or occurs
2. the surroundings of a word or phrase in a spoken or written passage |
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crass
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lacking delicacy or sensitivity; gross
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cuisine
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style of cooking
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debase
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to lower the quality, character, or status of; to devalue
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enjoin
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1. to direct or command
2. to forbid or prohibit |
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extemporaneous
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composed or performed on the spur of the moment, with little or no planning
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genesis
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an origin, creation, or beginning
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libation
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a liquid, especially when poured as an offering or drunk as part of a ceremony
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malaise
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a vague feeling of uneasiness or unwellness
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platitude
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a thought or remark that is dull or trite
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reconcile
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1. to reestablish an amicable relationship
2. to bring to quiet submission 3. to bring into harmony or agreement |
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sunder
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to break or force apart; to sever
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travail
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1. activity that is arduous and burdensome; toil
2. suffering or anguish |
