Module 2 Flashcards by Hannah Adams

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altruistic

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showing a selfless concern for others, unselfish

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austere

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severe/strict in manner/appearance, formal and unwelcoming

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blithe

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showing a casual lack of caring

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boorish

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rough in speech/manner, rude

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circuitous

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roundabout, taking an indirect path

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congenial

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friendly, sociable, easy to get along with

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fervent

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intense, passionate

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formidable

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inspiring fear or respect due to power, size or reputation

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frugal

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careful with money

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ignoble

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dishonorable, not up to noble standards

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ignominious

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deserving shame, embarrassing

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impetuous

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impulsive

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insouciant

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showing no concern, indifferent

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magnanimous

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generous, charitable

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petulant

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childishly pouty or bad tempered

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prophetic

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predictive of the future

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quixotic

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idealistic, starry-eyed

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respective

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corresponding in paired order

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untenable

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at a level impossible to maintain

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wizened

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shriveled in appearance