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30 Cards in this Set
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abrupt
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Unexpected; breif to the point of rudeness.
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disrupt
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To upset the order of; to throw into confusion
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eruption
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A violent emergence from restraint; an explosion
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fractious
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Inclined to make trouble; unruly
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fragment
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To break apart into pieces
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infraction
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A vilation of a law or rule.
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infringe
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To tresspass or encroach on.
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refractory
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Stubborn; unmanageable.
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rout
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To drive or force out; to defeat overwhelmingly.
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rupture
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A break or split.
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admonish
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To criticize in a kind but serious way.
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alienate
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To cause to become uinfriendly or indifferent.
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censure
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An expression of blame or disapproval.
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denounce
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To express strong disapproval of; to condemn.
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Detriment
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Damage, harm, or loss.
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imperil
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To put in danger
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incapacitate
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To deprive of power or inability.
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inujrious
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Causing injury or damage; harmful.
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malign
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To speak evil of; to tell lies about.
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scoff
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To make fun of or mock.
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altruistic
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Unselfishly concerned about others.
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benefactor
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One person who helps another person in need.
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beneficial
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Helpful; advantageous.
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benevolennt
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Charactorized by good will or kindness.
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Benign
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Kind and gentle; mild and favorable.
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bountiful
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Plentiful; abundant; giving generously
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gratify
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To please or satisfy.
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humanitarian
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Person concerned with human welfare.
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indulge
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To yield to the desires or wishes of; to pamper.
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philanthropic
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Related to helping other people.
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