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15 Cards in this Set
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advocate |
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. |
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altruism |
the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others. |
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Ardor |
enthusiasm or passion |
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Bigot |
a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions. |
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brusque |
a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions. |
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cajole |
persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. |
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Dour |
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance. |
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extrovert |
an outgoing, overtly expressive person. |
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humility |
a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness. |
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indulgent |
having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone. |
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officious |
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters. |
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ostracize |
exclude (someone) from a society or group. |
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pragmatist |
a person who is guided more by practical considerations than by ideals. |
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sardonic |
grimly mocking or cynical. |
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temerity |
excessive confidence or boldness; audacity. |
