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15 Cards in this Set
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altruistic
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unselfish; concern for the welfare of others
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dearth
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a lack,scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
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diffident
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shy, lacking self- confidence; modest, reserved
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plod
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to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
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pungent
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causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
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virulent
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extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
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termerity
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rashness, boldness
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facile
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easily done or attained; superficial; fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
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benefactor
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one who does good to others
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embark
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to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
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remiss
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neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
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unfeigned
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sincere, real, without pretense
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indomitable
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unconquerable, refusing to yield
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assent
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to express agreement- agreement
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repose
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to rest lie; place
relaxation, peace of mind, calmness |
