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25 Cards in this Set
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abase
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to degrade, to humiliate
synonyms: corrupt, debase, demean |
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alacrity
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prompt and cheerful response
synonyms: celerity |
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arduous
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very difficult to accomplish or to achieve; very demanding
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austere
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strict, stern; unadorned, ascetic
synonyms: severe |
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benevolence
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kindness, generosity, charity
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decorum
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appropriate conduct, correct and proper behavior
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despotic
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ruling oppressively and absolutely; tyrannicaly
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entreaty
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a plea, an earnest request
synonyms: appeal, importunity |
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exrudite
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scholarly
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expiate
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to atone or make amends for a sin or a crime
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imbibe
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to absorb or to drink in
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imperious
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extremely overbearing
synonyms: domineering, imperative, masterful |
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import
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relative importance, significance
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incongruity
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nonconformity, disagreement, incompatibility
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jocular
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jesting or joking
synonyms: facetious, jocose, jocund |
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jollity
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merriment, state of being jolly
synonyms: glee, hilarity, mirth |
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laud
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to praise, to extol
synonyms: revere |
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obviates
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makes unnecessary, prevents as a result of anticipating
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odious
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deserving hate or contempt
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pallor
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extreme paleness usually relating to the face
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palpable
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tangible, perceptible, easily noticeable
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penitent
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showing or feeling regret for wrongdoing; repentant
synonyms: contrite, remorseful |
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piety
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devotion and reverence to God
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tarry
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to delay in coming or going; to linger
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torpid
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sluggish, inactive, dull
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