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20 Cards in this Set
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adulterate
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to corrupt, make worse by addition of something of lesser value
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ambidextrous
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able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; decietful; hypocritical
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augment
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to make larger, increase
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bereft
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deprived of, made unhappy through a loss
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deploy
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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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dour
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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill humored
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fortitude
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courage in facing difficulties
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gape
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to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
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gibe
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to utter taunting words (n) and expression of scorn
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guise
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an external appearance, cover, mask
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insidious
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intended to decieve or entrap; sly, treacherous
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intitmation
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a hint, indirect suggestion
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opulant
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wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose
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pliable
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easliy bent, flexible, easily influenced
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reiterate
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to say again, repeat
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stolid
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not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
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tentative
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experimental in nature; uncertain
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unkempt
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not combed, untidy; not properly mantainedl unpolised, rude
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verbatim
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word for word
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warily
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cautiously
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