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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 equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical |
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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; to 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; to open mouth wide; to open wide |
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Gibe |
(V)Two utter taunting words (N) an expression of scorn |
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Guise |
An external appearance, cover, mask |
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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 |
Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished ,rude |
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Verbatim |
Word for Word; exactly as written or spoken |
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Warily |
Cautiously, with great care |
