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15 Cards in this Set
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The putting of others well-being ahead of one's own; selfishness |
Altruism |
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Taking place at the same time simultaneous |
Concurrent |
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1. The circumstances in which something exists or occurs 2. The surrounding of a word or phrase in a spoken or written passage |
Context |
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Lacking delicacy or sensitivity gross |
Crass |
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Style of cooking |
Cuisine |
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To lower the quality charcter or status of; to devalue |
Debase |
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1. To direct or command 2. To forbid or prohibit |
Enjoin |
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Composed or performed on the spur of the moment with little or no planning |
Extemporaneous |
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An origin, creation, or beginning |
Genesis |
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A liquid, especially when poured as an offering or drunk as part of a ceremony |
Libation |
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A vague of uneasiness or willingness |
Malaise |
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A thought or remark that is dull or trite |
Platitude |
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1. To we established an amicable relationship 2. To bring to quiet or submission 3. To bring into harmony or agreement |
Reconcile |
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To break or force apart; to sever |
Sunder |
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1. Activity that is arduous and burdensome toil 2. Suffering or anguish |
Travail |
