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16 Cards in this Set
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altruism
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unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selfishness.
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assimilate
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to absorb or become absorbed; to make or become similar.
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autonomy
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independence; self-determination.
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candid
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completely honest; straightforward.
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credible
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capable of being believed; plausible.
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debunk
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to expose untruths, shams, or exaggerated claims.
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derogatory
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insulting or intended to insult.
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embellish
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to ornament or decorate; to exaggerate.
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eminent
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distinguished; prominent.
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gaffe
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a clumsy social error; a faux pas.
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laudatory
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full of praise.
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impugn
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to attack as false or questionable.
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magnanimous
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courageously or generously noble in mind and heart.
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rhetoric
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the art of using language effectively and persuasively.
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staid
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unemotional; serious.
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vindicate
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to free from blame.
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