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