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20 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate |
To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
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Ambidextrous |
Able to use both hands; skillful; deceitful |
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Augment |
To make larger, increase |
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Bereft |
Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
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Deploy |
To position or arrange; utilize; to form up |
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Dour |
Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored |
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Fortitude |
Courage in facing difficulties |
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Gape |
To stare with open mouth |
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Gibe |
To utter taunting words; an expression of scorn |
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Guise |
An external appearance |
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Insidious |
Intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous |
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Intimation |
A hint, indirect suggestion |
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Opulent |
Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose |
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Pliable |
Easily bent; flexible; easily influenced |
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Reiterate |
To say again, repeat |
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Stolid |
Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull; unresponsive |
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Tentative |
Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant |
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Unkempt |
Untidy; rude |
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Verbatim |
Word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
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Warily |
Cautiously, with great care |
