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20 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate (v) |
To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
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Ambidextrous (adj) |
Able to use both hands equally well, skillful, deceitful, hypocritical |
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Augment (v) |
To make larger, increase |
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Bereft[of] (adj) |
Deprived of, made unhappy by a loss |
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Deploy (v) |
To position or arrange, to utilize, form up |
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Dour (adj) |
Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill humored |
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Fortitude (n) |
Courage in facing difficulties |
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Gape (v) |
To stare with open mouth, to open the mouth wide |
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Gibe (v) |
To utter taunting words, an expression of scorn |
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Guise (n) |
External appearance, cover, mask |
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Insidious (adj) |
Intended to deceive or entrap, sly, treacherous |
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Intimation (n) |
A hint, indirect suggestion |
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Opulent (adj) |
Wealthy, luxurious, grandiose |
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Pliable (adj) |
Easily bent, flexible, easily influenced |
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Reiterate (v) |
To say again, repeat |
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Stolid (adj) |
Not easily moved mentally or emotionally, dull, unresponsive |
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Tentative (adj) |
Experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant |
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Unkempt (adj) |
Not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished |
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Verbatim (adj) |
Word for word, exactly as written or spoken |
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Warily (adv) |
With great caution or care |
