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61 Cards in this Set
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acqiescence |
agreement, consent, compliance |
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acrimony |
bitterness, dislike |
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affaility |
friendliness, civility, agreeable, behavior |
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approbation |
approval, commendation, sanction |
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caprice |
whim, spontaneous decision, unpredictable change |
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circumspection |
caution, prudence, manners |
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conjecture |
assumption, guess, conclusion |
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derision |
scorn, disdain, dislike |
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dilatory |
slow, tardy, procrastinating, causing delay |
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ductile |
easily led, passive, able to be molded or persuaded |
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eclat |
victory, great, achievement, especially socially |
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efficacy |
success, effectiveness |
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effusion |
unrestrained outpouring, uncontrolled flow or expression |
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encumbrance |
burden, responsibility |
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entreaties |
burden, responsibility |
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entreaties |
pleas, requests |
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exigence |
emergency, urgent need, situation needing remedy |
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expostulation |
protest or refusal |
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fastidious |
upright, perfect, choosy, particular, especially with manners or behavior |
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impertinant |
rude, ill-mannered, bold, brash, forward |
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impetuous |
hasty thoughtless, spur-of-the-moment, impulsive |
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implacable |
stubborn, cannot be persuaded resisting change |
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impute |
blame, give credit, attribute |
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indolence |
laziness, idleness, inactivity |
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iniquitous |
unfair, unjust, morally wrong |
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insolent |
rude, challenging, disrespectful |
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inured |
desensitized; used to; acustomed |
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invectives |
harsh words, abusive or critical language |
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irremediable |
not able to be saved, helped, or put right |
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langour |
tranquility, calmness; also laziness or fatigue |
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licentious |
sensual, immoral, disregarding society's rules |
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manifold |
many, numerous |
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mercenary (negative) |
having to do with money, greed |
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obeisance |
fawning, deference; overly polite behavior |
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obsequiousness |
servility; extreme desire to obey and please |
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obtrude |
interfere without cause or invitation |
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officious |
meddling; aggressively, involving oneself in others' business |
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palliate |
to reduce or lessen; make better |
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panegyrics |
lengthy, and formal praise |
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pecuniary (acceptable) |
relating to finances |
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pedantic |
ostentatious in one's learning; eager to exhibit knowledge or skill |
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penitent |
expressing sorrow, seeking to atone truly regretful |
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precipitance |
acting or speaking without forethought; rash or reckless behavior |
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probity |
correct, moral, honest behavior |
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prodigious |
wonderful, marvelous; or immense in size or importance |
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profligate |
spending money rapidly and unwisely; extravagant, or acting immorally |
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propitious |
favorable conditions; good timing |
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rapacity |
greed, selfishness, predatory nature |
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rectitude |
correctness, virtue |
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repine |
to be fretful and discontented |
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replete |
filled with abundantly supplied with |
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requited |
returned; reciprocated; paid or given back |
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sagacity |
wisdom; clarity of vision or thought |
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sanguine |
confident; certain |
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supercilious |
arrogant; acting superior; condescendingly rude |
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taciturn |
silent; uncommunicative |
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trepidation |
fear; caution |
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veracity |
truthfulness; honesty |
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vex |
annoy; irritate |
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vivacity |
liveliness; spirited manner |
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vouchsafe |
entrusted; secure; certain; sure |
