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20 Cards in this Set
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Altruistic |
(Adj.) Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
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Assent |
(V.) To express agreement (N.) Agreement |
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Benefactor |
(N.) One who does good to others |
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Chivalrous |
(Adj.) Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage;knightly |
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Clemency |
(N.) Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness |
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Dearth |
(N.) A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine |
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Diffident |
(Adj.) Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved |
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Discrepancy |
(N.) A difference; a lack of agreement |
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Embark |
(V.) To go abroad; to make a start; to invest |
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Facile |
(Adj.) Easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt |
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Indomitable |
(Adj.) Unconquerable, refusing to yield |
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Infallible |
(Adj.) Free from error; absolutely dependable |
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Plod |
(V.) To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly |
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Pungent |
(Adj.) Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting |
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Remiss |
(Adj.) Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
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Repose |
(V.) To rest; lie; place; (N.) Relaxation, peace of mind, calmness |
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Temerity |
(N.) Rashness, boldness |
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Truculent |
(Adj.) Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh |
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Unfiegned |
(Adj.) Sincere, real, without pretense |
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Virulent |
(Adj.) Extremely poisonous; full if malice; spiteful |