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80 Cards in this Set
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unorthodox (adj.)
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out of the ordinary, different
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egotistical (adj.)
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conceited, braggart, self-centered
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Lenient (adj.)
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understanding, not strict
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Placid (adj.)
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free of disturbances
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Dictatorial (adj)
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absolute power, controlling, powerful (negative - DICTATOR. ie.Hitler)
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Gratitude (noun)
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a state of being grateful, having thanks
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Haggard (adj.)
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pale, weak, tired
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Authoritative (adj.)
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strict, powerful (ie. a principal or a policeman)
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Tolerant (adj)
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accepting, respectful towards others
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Lax (adj.)
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easy going, laidback, calm
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Altruistic (adj.)
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self-less
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Virtuous (adj.)
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morally right.
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Defiant (adj.)
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disobedient, resisent to authority
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Compassion (noun)
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sypmathy, pity, mercy, care
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Conscious (adj.)
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aware of your surrounding, awake
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conscience (noun)
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inner feeling of what is right and wrong.
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Stalwart (adj.)
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brave, loyal, strong
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qualms (noun)
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an uneasy or uncomfortable feeling
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egotism (noun)
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high self esteem, the idea of own self-importance.
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Cower (verb)
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to cringe or tremble in fear
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detrimental (adj.)
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harmful, hazardous, dangerous
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scruples (noun)
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uneasy feelings that come from your conscience
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Pacifism (noun)
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the belief that disputes can be resolved without war or violence
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Pacifist (noun)
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a person or group of people who believe in pacifism (non-violence)
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Pacific (adj.)
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calm, passive, peaceful
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Retaliation (noun)
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the act of getting revenge, violently
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retaliate (verb)
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to seek revenge "eye for an eye"
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Ignorance (noun)
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the condition of being unaware; uneducated, insensitive, not open-minded
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Ignorant (adj.)
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insensitive, uneducated, unaware
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Tolerance (noun)
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the ability to accept and respect other people's beliefs and practices.
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Incompatible (adj.)
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unable to "get along" or work together
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Vindictive (adj.)
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spiteful, vengeful
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Lethargic (adj.)
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lacking energy, showing no emotion
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Vivacious (adj.)
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peppy, energetic, full of high spirits
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Amends (noun)
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"repayment" for harm or injury; to make amends; smooth over
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Tranquil (adj.)
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free of stress or anxiety
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Serene (adj.)
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calm, peaceful, relaxed
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Menace (noun)
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a threat or a danger
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Menacing (verb or adj.)
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to utter threats; threatening
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Abundant (adj.)
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plentiful, excessive amount
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Docile (adj.)
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easily led
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Unscrupulous (adj.)
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lacking moral judgement, dishonest
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Philanthropist (noun)
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someone who participates in charities
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Benevolent (adj.)
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characterized by being or doing "good"
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Compassionate (adj.)
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caring, sypmathetic
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Callous (adj.)
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lacking feelings, hard, cold
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Eloquence (noun)
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powerful, persuasive, moving discourse (way of speaking)
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Eloquent (adj.)
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persuasive and moving while speaking
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Tumult (noun)
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commotion, ruckus, disturbance
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Tumultuous (adj.)
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chaotic, disordely
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Charisma (noun)
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personal appeal or magnetism
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Dynamic (adj.)
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energetic, explosive, enthusiatic
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Benign (adj.)
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pleasant, beneficial, not dangerous
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Malignant (adj.)
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malicious, dangerous, harmful
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Dote (verb)
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to show excessive love or fondness
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Maim (verb)
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to disable, disfigure, cripple
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Obliterate (verb)
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to do away with completely without a trace
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Raze (verb)
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to demolish
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Ravage (verb)
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to bring heavy destruction to
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Impertinent (adj.)
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improperly forward; rude, mongo
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audacious (adj.)
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reckless and bold
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acquit, acquitted (verb)
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to pronounce NOT GUILTY
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admonish (v)
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to caution or warn in a gently manner
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abide (v)
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to comply with, or follow (the rules)
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indict (v)
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to formally charge an offense
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indictment (noun)
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a formal charge presented by the jury
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capitulate (v)
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to surrender under specific conditions
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perplexed (adj.)
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filled with uncertainty, puzzled, confused, complicated
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bewildered (adj.)
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confused, perplexed
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affliction (noun)
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a condition of pain, suffering, distress
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afflict (verb)
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to cause pain, suffering, distress
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crucible (noun)
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a severe test of one's beliefs and values
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coerce (verb)
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to force to compel
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evade (verb)
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to avoid cleaverly, evasive
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congregate (v)
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to gather in a crowd
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congregation (noun)
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an assembly of people (usually for worship)
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gregarious (adj.)
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sociable, friendly
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ascend (verb)
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to go up; to climb
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descend (verb)
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to go down; to suddenly attack
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renounce (verb)
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to give something up, deny, disown
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