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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
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ambidextrous
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(adj) able to use both hands equally well, very skillful, deceitful, hypocritical
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augment
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(v) to make larger, increase
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bereft
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(adj. part) deprived of, made unhappy through a loss
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deploy
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(v) to position or arrange, to utilize, to form up
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dour
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(adj) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
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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, to open the mouth wide, to open wide
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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) an external appearance, cover, mask
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insidious
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(adj) intended to deceive or entrap, sly, treacherous
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intimation
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(n) a hint, indirect suggestion
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opulent
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(adj) wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose
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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 say again, repeat
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stolid
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(adj) not easily moved mentally or emotionally, dull
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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, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude
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verbatim
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(adj, adv) word for word, exactly as written or spoken
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warily
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(adv) cautiously, with great care
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