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altruistic
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adj. unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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selfless
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assent
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v. to express agreement. n.agreement
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concur
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benefactor
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n. one who does good to others
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ms. havisham
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chivalrous
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adj, marked by honor, courtesy and courage, knightly
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valiant
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clemency
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n. mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness
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leniency
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dearth
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n, a lack, scarcity, famine, inaquedate supply
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insufficiency
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diffident
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adj, shy, lacking self confidence, modest reserved
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timid
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discrepancy
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n, a difference, a lack of agreement
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disagreement
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embark
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v. to go aboard, to make a start
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commence
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facile
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adj, easily done or attained, superficial, ready fluent
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efortless
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indomitable
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adj, unconquerable, refusing to yield
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unbeatable
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infalliable
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adj, free from error, absolutely dependable
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unerring, certain
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plod
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v, to walk heavily or slowly
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lumber
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pungent
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adj, causing a sharp sensation, stinging biting
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sharp
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remiss
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adj, neglectful in performance of ones duty, carelessness
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slack
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repose
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v. to rest lie, place. n, relaxation, peace of mind
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v. sleep. n, tranquility
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temerity
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n. rashness, boldness
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recklessness
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truculent
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adj, fierce and cruel, agressive
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brutal
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unfeigned
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adj, sincere, real, without pretense
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genuine
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virulent
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adj, extremely poisonous, full of malice, spiteful
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venomous
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