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24 Cards in this Set
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absolve
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v
to set free of guilt (by another person) |
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acrimony
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n
harsh or biting sharpness with words, manners, or disposition |
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affable
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adj
characterized by ease and friendliness |
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altruism
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n
unselfish act for the safety/wellness of others |
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amendable
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adj
willing |
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antagonism
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n
actively expressed opposition or hostility |
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assurance
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n
confidence of mind and matter; freedom from uncertainty |
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atone
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v
to make amends |
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benignity
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n
act of showing kindness and gentleness |
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candid
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adj
marked by honest expression |
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chide
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v
disapproval; scold (like parent to child) |
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commiserate
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v
to express sympathy |
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congenial
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adj
existing together in peace; harmony |
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credible
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adj
offering reasonable evidence to be believed |
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enduring
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adj
lasting |
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equanimity
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n
having a pokerface under stress; staying calm in a stressful situation |
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expiate
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v
to extinguish guilt, to make amends for |
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heed
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v
to pay attention to; to listen to |
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impartial
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adj
not partial or biased; equal treatment |
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indulgent
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adj
pampering; satisfying desires; giving into all desires |
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perfidy
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n
state of being not loyal, faithless |
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solace
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v n
to make cheerful source of relief |
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tenuous
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adj
having very little strength |
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tirade
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n
long ass speech with anger, abusive, or harsh hypercritical language |
