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21 Cards in this Set
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altruistic
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unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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assent
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to express agreement; agreement
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benefactor
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one who does good to others
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chivalrous
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marked by honor, courtesy, and courage;knightly
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clemency
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mercy, humaneness;mildness, moderateness
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dearth
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a lack, scarcity,inadequate supply; a famine
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diffident
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shy, lacking self-confidence;modest,reserved
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discrepancy
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a difference;a lack of agreement
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embark
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to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
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facile
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easily done or attained;superficial;ready; fluent;easily shown but not sincerely felt
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indomitable
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unconquerable,refusing to yield
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infallible
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free from error;absolutely dependable
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plod
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to walk heavily ro slowly; to work slowly
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pungent
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causing a sharp sensation;stinging,biting
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remiss
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neglectful in performance of one's duty,careless
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remiss
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neglectful in performance of one's duty,careless
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repose
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to rest;lie;place;relaxation;peace of mind
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temerity
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rashness, boldness
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truculent
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fierce and cruel;aggressive;deadly
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unfeigned
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sincere, real, without pretense
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virulent
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extremely poisonous;full of malice, spiteful
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