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17 Cards in this Set
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Benecolence
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Exemplary
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(adj)
His EXAMPLARY behaivour was a model for all to follow |
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Reputable
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(adj)
respectable (good repute = good reputation) Because he was a reputable dealer i had confidence in his products |
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Gentility
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(n)
Refinement, politeness, respectability; or a member of the upper class. The Aristocracy is expected to behave with gentility |
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Decorum
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(n)
proper or good taste in action speech or dress A genteel person would always exhibit proper decorum |
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Punctilious
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(adj)
very careful meticulous exact Cutting a diamond requires punctilious effort. |
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Candid
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(adj)
honest frank outspoken If you ask for a Candid response, be prepared for the result |
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Veracity
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(n)
habitual honesty, truthfulness; or accuracy or percision Because of his veracity, he was considered a very trustworthy person |
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Feasible
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(adj)
pracitcal, possible, or capable of being done It is not Feasible to graduate without attending class |
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Solace
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(n or v)
give comfort to, console, lessen greif Family support can provide solace during difficult times |
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Elation
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(n)
extreme happiness or joy winning the lottery would cause you great elation |
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Avidity
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(n)
eagerness, great enthusiasm, or greed his avidity eventually turned into an obsession |
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Preoccupy
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(v)
to absorb or engross mentally He was preoccupied by the dramatic events on the news |
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Morale
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(n)
mental condition or state of mind The morale of the workers deteriorated when their salaries were cut |
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Wary
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(adj)
cuatious, on guard against danger (wary can also mean suspicous of) When walking in a dark alley you should be very wary |
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Impunity
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freedom from punishment farm or loss because he knew he would never get chaught he cheated with impunity |
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the end
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its over idiot
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