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33 Cards in this Set
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Hanging on strongly to your point of view
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tenacious
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To be resistant to; opposes new ideas
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opposed
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Being within the bounds of common sense.
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reasonable
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To annoy or make something worse.
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aggravation
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A strange figure appearing suddently and thought to be a ghost.
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apparition
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An object appearing in light beams.
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holographic
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To be stunned or shocked by something.
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dazed
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Something that is still together: not missing parts or injured.
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intact
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A long period of time that seems endless.
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eternity
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The first day of winter and the shortest day of the year.
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solstice
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Gathering of persons after separation
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reunions
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A Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the temple by Judas Meccabaeus
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Hannukkah
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A cultural festival observed by American blacks from December 26th to January 1st.
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Kwanza
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A holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
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Christmas
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The ability to understand another person's circumstances, point of view, thoughts, and feelings.
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empathy
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Feeling pity or sorrow
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pathetic
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Having bad thoughts, speaking badly, or acting badly. Not using good judgment.
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immoral
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causing disgust
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repulsive
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Not thorough; relating to the surface or appearance only.
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superficial
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Going against what you think is right.
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Morally wrong
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Neither very much nor very little: average in size or amount.
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moderation
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To make or declare ineligible; take a right or privilege away from, as of further participation in a sport, for breaking rules.
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disqualify
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To keep from having, using, or enjoying.
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depriving
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Concerned only with oneself
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egomaniac
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One who usually expects favorable outcome.
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optimistic
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A tendency to stress the negative or unfavorable or to take the gloomiest possible view.
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pessimistic
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Like a miracle
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miraculous
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Quick in thinking or learning.
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clever
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To reach an agreement
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negotiation
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To hit or caused to hit with force.
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impact
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A word or phrase used by a party, a group, or a business to attract attention.
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slogan
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When a person does not know something important.
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uninformed
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Unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Caring about other people besides self.
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altruism
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