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30 Cards in this Set
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Brazen
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showing or expressing boldness and complete lack of shame
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Complaisant
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showing a willingness to please others by carrying out, or allowing them to carry out, their wishes
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Docile
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quiet, easy to control, and unlikely to cause trouble
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Conspicuous
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easily or clearly visible
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Accredit
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to give somebody the authority to perform a function
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Credibility
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the ability to inspire belief or trust
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Credential
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a certificate, letter, or experience that qualifies somebody to do something
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Credence
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acceptance based on the degree to which something is believable
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Alacrity
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promptness or eager and speedy readiness
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Imperturbable
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not easily worried, distressed, or agitated
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Ennui
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weariness and dissatisfaction with life that results from a loss of interest or sense of excitement
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Composure
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and steady control over the emotions
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Serenity
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without worry, stress, or disturbance
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Pandemonium
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Hell, or any place of chaos or torment
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Impetuous
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acting on the spur of the moment, without considering the consequences
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Incite
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to stir up feelings in or provoke action by somebody
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Indolent
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lethargic and not showing any interest or making any effort
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Inert
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not moving or able to move
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Unabashed
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not ashamed or embarrassed by something
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Strident
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harsh, loud, grating, or shrill
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Reserved
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having a tendency to emotional restraint and so appearing reticent or composed
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Pacific
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leading to or promoting peace and an end to conflict
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Intrepid
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fearless and persistent in the pursuit of something
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Flamboyant
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showy and dashing in a self-satisfied way
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Miscreant
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a villain, wrongdoer, or generally malicious and contemptible person
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Incredible
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impossible or very difficult to believe
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Discredit
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to make somebody or something appear untrustworthy or wrong
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Credulous
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too easily convinced that something is true
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Creditable
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bringing credit or worthy of praise
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Creed
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a formal summary of the principles of the Christian faith
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