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26 Cards in this Set
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obstinacy
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stubbornness
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hubris
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pride if not arrogance
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impetuosity
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quality of being impetuous; fury; violence
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valor
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boldness; determination; bravery
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callousness
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hardened; insensitive
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prudent
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wise; sober; careful about conduct
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idiosyncratic
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a characteristic that is peculiar to the individual
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innocuous
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harmless
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Amalgam
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mix or combination of two or more things, metals, etc.
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Dispatch
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send off
prompt or speedy transaction |
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Imprudent
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Not rash, incautious
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denude
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to strip, make naked,
make bare by erosion |
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Abate
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to lesson
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flag
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to make weaker
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Circumscribed
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limited restricted
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Irreverent
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lacking seriousness
disrespectful |
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Rancorous
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bitter, long- lasting, resentment
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officious
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offering one's unwanted service
meddlesome ready to serve |
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irresolute
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doubtful
vacillating |
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scrupulous
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conscientiously honest; considerate
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secluded
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isolated
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preclude
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to prevent from happening
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rambunctious
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boisterous; disorderly
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conjecture
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guess or theory
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estrangement
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to keep at a physical and emotional distance
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occlusion
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closure blockage
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