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12 Cards in this Set
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What is Benevolence? (Noun-Benevolent)
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Goodwill or the disposition to do good:an act of kidness or charity
*He displayed his benevolance by donating his salary to charity* |
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What is Exemplary? (adjective-Exemplar)
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Serving as a model, deserving imtation' commendable
*His exemplary behavior was a model for all to follow.* |
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What is Reputable (adjective-repute)
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Respectable
*Because he was a REPUTABLE dealer, I had confidence in his products* |
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What is Gentility? (Noune-Genteel)
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Refinment,politness, respectability'or a member of the upperclass
*the aristocracy is expected to behave with gentility* |
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What is Decorum? (noun)
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Proper or good taste in action, speech, or dress.
*A genteel person would always exhibit proper decorum* |
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what is Punctilious? (Adjective)
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Very careful, meticulous, exact
*Cutting diamonds requires Punctilious effort* |
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What is CANDID? (adjective-candor)
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Honest, Frank, Outspoken
*If you ask for a Candid response, be prepared* |
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What is Veracity? (Noun)
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Habitual, Honesty, truthfulness: Or accuracy or precision
*Because of his VERACITY, he was considered a trustworthy person* |
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What is Feasible? (adjective)
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Proctical, possible, or capable of being done
*It is not at all Feasible to graduate from BHS without ever attending class* |
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What is Solace? (W or V)
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Give comfort to, console, lessen grief
*Family support can provide solace during difficult times* |
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What is Elation? (Noun)
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extreme happiness or joy
*Winning the lottery would caus you great elation* |
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What is AVIDITY (Noun-Avial)
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Eagerness, great enthusiasm, or greed.
*His AVIDITY eventually turned into an obsession* |
