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20 Cards in this Set
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Altruistic |
unselfishly concerned or devoted to the welfare of others
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Rapport |
relationship, connection; mutual understanding |
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Devoid |
completely lacking; destitute or empty |
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Inimical |
injurious or harmful; hostile |
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Sublime |
noble or majestic; high spiritual worth; awe-inspiring or impressive |
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Coerce |
to force to act in a certain way by using pressure or threats; to compel |
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Abysmal |
deep like an abyss; unfathomable; very bad |
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Gaunt |
thin and emaciated; bleak and desolate; barren |
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Rue |
To express regret, remorse or sorrow for |
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Nullify |
To invalidate; to counteract the effectiveness of |
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Inundate |
To cover with water, esp. flood waters; to overwhelm |
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Compliant |
Submissive |
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Abashed |
ashamed or embarrassed; uneasy |
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Mollify |
To calm in temper or feeling; to soothe |
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Detriment |
Loss or damage or disadvantage; cause of loss |
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Serendipity |
an aptitude or knack for making desirable discoveries by accident; good fortune or luck |
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Sardonic |
mocking or ridiculing in a bitter or hateful way |
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Droll |
Oddly amusing or comical |
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Predilection |
A tendency to think favorably of something in particular; a preference |
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Effervescent |
Bubbly, lively, happy or vivacious |
