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15 Cards in this Set
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Complacent (adj)
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pleased, esp. with oneself or one's merits (self satisfied, unconcerned)
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Complaisant (adj)
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exhibiting a desire or willingness to please (eagerness, obliging)
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Cognizant (adj)
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Fully informed (conscious, aware)
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Conciliatory (adj)
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conciliate: To overcome the distrust or animosity of (reconcile, pacify)
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Deign (v)
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To think it appropriate to one's dignity (condescend, stoop)
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Copious (adj)
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Yielding or containing plenty (plentiful, abundant)
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Corpulent (adj)
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Excessively fat (overweight, obese)
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Conducive (adj)
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Tending to cause or bring about (favorable, contributive)
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Conductor (n)
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one who conducts (leader, ringleader)
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Coddle (v)
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To treat indulgently (baby, pamper)
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Cogent (adj)
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Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning (convincing, valid)
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Codeine (n)
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An alkaloid narcotic used as a cough suppressant (drug, painkiller)
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Clandestine (adj)
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Kept or done in secret (stealthy, covert)
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Contemptible (adj)
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despicable (unworthy, ignoble)
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Dowry (n)
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Money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage (gift, portion)
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