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20 Cards in this Set
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Arbitrary
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Based on impulse or random chance rather than reason
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Coincidental
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Happening or existing at the same time by accident
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Contrive
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To cleverly plan or plot
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Deliberation
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Slow, careful thought
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Fortuitous
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Happening by lucky accident
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Haphazard
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Without plan or order; chosen randomly
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Premeditated
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Planned or arranged in advance
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Prophetic
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Foreseeing or predicting the future
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Spontaneity
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The quality of following personal impulse rather than outside influences or planning
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Unwittingly
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Unknowingly; without awareness
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Assert
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To state or express firmly
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Ferocity
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Fierceness
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Flout
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To disobey openly; to defy
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Foolhardy
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Unwisely bold; rash
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Headstrong
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Determined to have one's own way; stubbornly and often recklessly willful
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Incisive
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Clear and sharp in analysis or expression
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Outspoken
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a. Frank and unreserved in speech; candid
b. Spoken in frank, unreserved, or candid way |
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Undaunted
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Not discouraged by danger or difficulty
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Vehement
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Showing intense emotion or passion; forceful
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Vibrant
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a. Pulsing with energy; vigorous
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