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advocate
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to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly Syn: defender, promoter Ant: opponent, antagonist
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altruism
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the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others Syn: kindness, charity Ant: meanness
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ardor
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great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion; intense devotion, eagerness, or enthusiasm; zeal Syn: eagerness, passion Ant: apathy, indifference
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bigot
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a person who is utterly intolerant of any differing creed, belief, or opinion Syn: extremist, racist Ant: moderate, humanitarian
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brusque
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abrupt in manner; blunt; rough Syn: blunt, gruff Ant: polite, courteous
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cajole
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to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax Syn: entice, seduce Ant: repulse, turn off
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dour
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sullen; gloomy; severe; stern Syn: glum, bleak Ant: bright, cheerful
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extrovert
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an outgoing, gregarious person Syn: exhibitionist, show-off Ant: introvert
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humility
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the quality or condition of being not proud or arrogant; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc Syn: submissiveness, servility Ant: arrogance, pride
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indulgent
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characterized by yielding to an inclination or desire; benignly lenient or permissive Syn: permissive, compliant Ant: mean, strict
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