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20 Cards in this Set
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adulterate (v.)
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to corrupt; to make worse through the addition of something of lesser value
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ambidextrous (adj.)
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able to use both hands equally well; unusually skillful; facile; double-dealing; deceitful.
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augment (v.)
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to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase
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bereft (adj.)
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to deprive and make desolate, especially by death (usually followed by )
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deploy (v.)
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to arrange in a position of readiness, or to move strategically or appropriately
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dour (adj.)
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sullen; gloomy; severe; stern
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fortitude (adj.)
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mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously
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gape (v.)
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a stare, as in astonishment or with the mouth wide open.
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gibe (v.)
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to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
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guise (n.)
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general external appearance; aspect; semblance
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insidious (adj.)
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intended to entrap or beguile; stealthily treacherous or deceitful
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intimation (n.)
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a hint; indirect suggestion
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opulent (adj.)
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wealthy, rich, or affluent
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pliable (adj.)
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easily bent; flexible; supple
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reiterate (v.)
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to say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively.
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stolid (adj.)
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not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive.
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tentative (adj.)
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of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental
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unkempt (adj.)
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not combed; uncared-for or neglected; disheveled; messy
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verbatim (adj./adv.)
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in exactly the same words; word for word
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warily
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cautiously, with great care.
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