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20 Cards in this Set
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adulterate |
v: to corrupt make worse by the addiction of something of lesser value |
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ambidextrous |
adj: able to use both hands equally well, very skillful, deceitful, hypocritical |
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augment |
v: to make larger or increase |
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bereft |
adj: deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
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deploy |
v: to position of arrange; to utilize or form up |
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dour |
adj: stern, unyielding, gloomy, inhumored |
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fortitude |
n: courage in facing difficulties |
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gape |
v; to share with open mouth ; open wide or open the mouth wide |
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gibe |
v: to utter taunting words n: expression of scorn |
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guise |
n; an external appearance; cover or mask |
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insidious |
adj: intended to deceive or entrap ; sly or treacherous |
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intimation |
n: a hint; indirect suggestion |
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opulent |
adj: wealthy , luxurious or ample/ grandiose |
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pliable |
adj: easily bent, flexible or easily influenced |
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reiterate |
v: to say again or repeat |
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stolid |
adj: not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull or unresponsive |
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tentative |
adj: experimental in nature, uncertain or hesitant |
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unkempt |
adj; not combed or untidy , not properly maintained, unpolished, rude |
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verbatim |
adj/adv: word for word, exactly as written or spoken |
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warily |
adv: cautiously or with great care |
