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30 Cards in this Set
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discretion (a)
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good judgement, caution
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diffidence (n)
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reticence, reluctance to put oneself forward
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(to) defer (v)
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1. to put off time
2. to allow another to go |
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reproof (n)
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scolding,blame
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reprove (v)
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to blame, scold
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taciturn (adj)
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quiet or uncommunicative
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approbation (n)
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approval
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propriety (n)
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correct behavior
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impropriety (n)
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incorrect behavior
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affable (adj)
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pleasant, friendly
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asperity (n)
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bitterness
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obsequious (adj)
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servile
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servile (adj)
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obsequious
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pompous (adj)
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stuffy with a sense of self importance
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piqued (adj)
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1. annoyed
2. interested (that piqued my interest) |
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probity (n)
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honesty
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address (n)
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the way one presents oneself
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ostentation (n)
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showiness
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laudable (adj)
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praiseworthy
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fastidious (adj)
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very finicky about details
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unshackled (adj)
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unrestrained
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execution (n)
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the doing or accomplishing of something
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overture (n)
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first contacts, introduction to a person
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(to) condescend (v)
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to go off in topic
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impertinence (adj)
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rudeness especiallu too superior
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impurdent
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rash, lacking judgement
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forbearance
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ability to show tolerance to discomfort
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fillial
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like a son or daughter
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tete-a-tete
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a private meeting or chat
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tryst
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a secret meeting as of lovers
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