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20 Cards in this Set
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adulterate
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(v). to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
Synonyms- contaminate, pollute Antonyms- purify, purge, |
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ambidextrous
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(adj) able to use both hands equally well, skillful, deceitful, hypocritical
Syn- versatile, facile ant- clumsy, maladroit |
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augment
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(v) to make larger, increase
syn- enlarge, supplement, amplify ant- decrease, diminish |
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bereft
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(adj part) deprived of, made unhappy through a loss
syn- bereaved ant- well provided |
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deploy
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(v) to position or arrange, to utilize
syn- station, organize |
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dour
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(adj) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
syn- harsh, bleak, forbidding ant- cheery, inviting, genial |
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fortitude
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(n) courage in facing difficulties
syn- resolve, steadfastness, mettle ant- fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness |
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gape
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(v) to stare with an open mouth,to open wide
syn- gawk, ogle |
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gibe
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(v) to utter taunting words, (n) an expression of scorn
syn- ridicule, mock, jeer ant- compliment, praise |
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guise
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(n) an external appearance, cover, mask
syn- costume, pretense |
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insidious
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(adj) intended to deceive or entrap, sly, treacherous
syn- cunning, underhanded, perfidious ant- frank, ingenious, |
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intimation
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(n) a hint, indirect suggestion
syn- clue, indication |
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opulent
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(adj) wealthy, luxurious, ample
syn- rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant ant- poor, wretched, destitute |
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pliable
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(adj) easily bent, flexible, easily influenced
syn- supple, adaptable, resilient ant- rigid, inflexible |
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reiterate
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(v) to say again, repeat
syn- restate, rehash |
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stolid
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(adj) not easily moved mentally or emotionally, dull, unresponsive
syn- impassive, phlegmatic |
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tentative
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(adj) experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant
syn- provisional, inconclusive ant- definite, conclusive, confirmed |
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unkempt
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(adj) not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, rude
syn- sloppy, disordered, rough ant- tidy, neat, natty |
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verbatim
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(adj, adv) word for word, exactly as written/spoken
syn- exact, precisely ant- paraphrased |
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warily
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(adv) with great care, cautiously
syn- carefully, prudently, gingerly ant- recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously |
