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30 Cards in this Set
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Philanthropy (n) |
love of humanity |
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Languid (adj.) |
lacking energy, not energetic |
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Astute (adj.) |
shrewd, sharp, keen in judgement |
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Disparage (v) |
to speak of in a belittling manner |
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Engender (v) |
to come into existence |
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Acclaim (v) |
to approve of |
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Lethargic (adj.) |
drowsy |
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Novel (adj.) |
new, unusual |
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Ambivalent (adj.) |
uncertain, indecisive |
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Indolent (adj.) |
lazy |
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Benign (adj.) |
beneficial, kind; not malignant |
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Amiable (adj.) |
pleasant, good-natured |
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Laud (v) |
to praise |
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Caustic (adj.) |
sarcastic, biting, acidic |
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Atrophy (v) |
to waste away physically |
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Alleviate (v) |
to reduce, lessen |
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Vacillate (v) |
to sway |
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Ephemeral (adj.) |
short-lived |
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Deference (n) |
respect |
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Relegate (v) |
to assign, exile |
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Condone (v) |
to forgive |
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Dissent (v) |
to disagree |
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Conciliate (v) |
to reconcile, placate or win over |
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Incessant (adj.) |
continuous |
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Disparity (n) |
difference |
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Rigor (n) |
hardship |
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Conventional (adj.) |
customary, usual |
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Profuse (adj.) |
abundant, extravagant |
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Expedient (adj.) |
serving one's interest, convenient |
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Fastidious (adj.) |
excessively neat, overly critical |
