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20 Cards in this Set
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Autonomy |
N. Independence, self government |
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Paucity |
N. Scarcity, smallness in number of amount |
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Apathy |
N. Absence of emotion, interest or concern |
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Cache |
N. Hiding place, something stored in hiding place |
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Deference |
N. Courteous respectful, or ingratiating regard for anotherd wishes |
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Adulation |
N. Excessive admiration or flattery |
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Aloof |
Adj. Socially or emotionally reserved or distant |
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Altruistic |
Adj. Thoughtful of welware of others |
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Reticent |
Adj. Tending to not talk or give out information. Reserved |
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Distraught |
Adj. Disturbed by state of doubt, pain, or mental conflict |
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Eclectic |
Adj. Made up of the best from a variety of styles and sources |
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Furtive |
Adj. Sly, stealthy |
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Volatile |
Adj. Explosive, prone to rapid change |
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Alienate |
V. To drive people away, to make hostile |
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Vilify |
V. To demonize or blacken someones name |
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Disperse |
V. To scatter or send off in different directions |
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Equivocate |
V. To avoid giving a definite answer, to mislead |
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Suffuse |
V. To spread over or through in the matter of liquid or light |
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Belittle |
V. To make someone or something seem less important |
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Duplicity |
N. Deceptive in words or action |
