Vocab. Section #1 Goodness Flashcards

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Philanthropy

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Love of humankind, or a charitable undertaking.

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Beneficence

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Active charity, goodness, or kindness.

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Bounty

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Generosity or something given generously; or a reward.

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Succor

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To aid, help, or relieve.

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Proffer

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To offer or present for acceptance.

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Ameliorate

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To improve or make better.

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Rectitude

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Strict honesty or moral uprightness.

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Compassion

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Sympathy for another’s trouble or misfortune.

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Chaste

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Pure, unspoiled, or simple in style.

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Prudent

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Cautious, exercising sound judgment, or not extravagant.

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Politic

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Prudent or shrewdly tactful.

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Civility

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Politeness or courtesy.

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Responsive

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Reacting readily or easily.

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Promptitude

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Promptness, or the quality of acting quickly or without delay.

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Alacrity

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Quick willingness, briskness, or eagerness.

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Scintillation

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A sparkling or flashing; or a brilliant display of cleverness or artistry.

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Sagacity

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Shrewdness or keenness of judgment, or discernment.

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Oracular

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Prophetic, mysterious, or possessing unquestioned wisdom or knowledge.

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Prescience

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Foresight, or knowledge of events before they take place.

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Frugal

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Economical, saving, or not wasting.

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Particularity (2)

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(1) A characteristic quality; or a peculiarity. (2) Attention to detail; or the quality of being hard to please.