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20 Cards in this Set
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adulterate
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(v.) to corupt or make worse by addition of something lesser.
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ambidextrous
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(adj.) able to use both hands well.
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augment
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(v.) to make longer; increase
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bereft
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(adj.) deprived of (usually from a loss)
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deploy
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(v.) to possition or arrange
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dour
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(adj.) stern, unyeilding; gloomy
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fortitude
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(n.) courage in facing difficulties
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gape
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(v.) to stare with open mouth
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gibe
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(v.) to utter taunting words (n.) an expression of scorn
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guise
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(n.) external apperance ; mask
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insidious
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(adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly; trecherous
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intimation
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(n.) a hint or irdirect suggestion
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opulent
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(adj.) rich; wealthy; luxurious
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pliable
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(adj.) easily bent/flexible; easily influenced
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reiterate
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(v.) to repeat
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stolid
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(adj.) not easily moved ( mentally or emotionally); dull; unresponsive
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tentative
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(adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
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unkempt
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(adj.) not combed; untidy
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verbatim
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(adj.) word for word, exact
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warily
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(adv.) cautiously, with great care.
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