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10 Cards in this Set
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Altruism (n)
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the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others
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Ascend (v)
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to move upward or climb
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Boisterous (adj)
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rough noisey of rowdy; unrestrained
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Divulge (v)
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to relveal or disclose a secret or private.
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Laconic (adj)
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lacking words or using few words.
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Pulverize (v)
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to demolish or crush completely
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Repose (v)
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to lie or be at rest. quiet or peacfully.
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Retort (v)
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to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way; reply in kind to.
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Somber (adj)
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gloomy, dark, or a slight amount of light.
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Tumult (n)
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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar
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