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15 Cards in this Set
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Engender
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To give rise to, propagate
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Euphemism
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The substitution of an inoffensive term for one considered blunt or offensive
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Fallacious
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Containing or based on a fallacy, tending to mislead; deceptive
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion, intense heat
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Gravity
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Grave consequense; seriousness. Solemnity or dignity of manner
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Gregarious
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Seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable
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Haughtiness
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Scornfully and condescendingly proud
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Immutible
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Not susceptible to change
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Incontrovertible
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Impossible to dispute; unquestionable
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Indefatigable
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Incapable of being fatigued; untiring
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Innocuous
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Not harmful or offensive
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Irresolute
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Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain
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Laconic
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Using very few words
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Lampoon
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Publicly criticize by using ridicule or sarcasm
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Magnanimous
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Very generous or forgiving, toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself
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