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20 Cards in this Set
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infallible
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free from error, absolutely dependable
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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, courage, courtesty 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, a scarcity, an 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, easily shown but not sincerely felt.
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indomitable
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unconquerable, refusing to yield
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plod
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to walk heavily or slowly, to work slowly
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pungent
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causing a sharp sensation, stinging or biting
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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, to lie, place, relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
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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, destructive, scathingly harsh
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unfeigned
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sincere, real, without pretense
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virulent
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extremenly poisonous, full of malic, spiteful
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