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