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20 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate Verb |
To corrupt, make worse by adding lesser value S: Contaminate, Pollute, Sully A: Purify, Purge, Expurgate |
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Ambidextrous Adjective |
Able to use both hands S: Versatile, Flexible A: Clumsy, All thumbs |
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Augment Verb |
To make larger, increase S: Supplement, Amplify A: Decrease, Diminish |
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Bereft Adjective |
Deprived of S: Bereaved A: Replete, Well provided |
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Deploy Verb |
To position or arrange S: Station, Organize |
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Dour Adjective |
Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored S: Harsh, Bleak, Forbidding, Saturnine A: Cheery, Inviting, Genial |
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Fortitude Noun |
Courage in facing difficulties S: Resolve, Steadfastness, Mettle A: Fearfulness, Faintheartedness |
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Gape Verb |
To stare with an open mouth S: Ogle |
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Gibe Verb & Noun |
V-def: To utter taunting words N-def: An expression of scorn S: Ridicule, Mock, Deride, Jeer A: Compliment, Praise |
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Guise Noun |
External Appearance S: Costume, Semblance, Pretense |
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Insidious Adjective |
Intended to deceive or entrap S: Cunning, Dastardly, Perfidious A: Frank, Ingenuous, Aboveboard |
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Intimation Noun |
A hint S: Clue, Inkling |
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Opulent Adjective |
Wealth, Luxurious, Ample, Grandiose S: Rich, Plentiful, Abundant A: Poverty-Stricken, wretched, Destitute |
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Pliable Adjective |
Easily bent S: Adaptable, Resilient A: Inflexible, Recalcitrant |
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Reiterate Verb |
To say again or repeat S: Restate, Recapitulate |
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Stolid Adjective |
Not easily moved in either physical or emotional aspects S: Impassive, Phlegmatic A: Emotional, Oversensitive |
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Tentative Adjective |
Experimental in nature; uncertain; Hesitant S: Provisional, Inconclusive A: Conclusive, Confirmed |
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Unkempt Adjective |
Not properly maintained S: Sloppy, Disorderly, Rough A: Well Groomed, Tidy |
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Verbatim Adjective/Adverb |
Word for word, exactly as spoken S: Exact, Precisely A: Paraphrased |
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Warily Adverb |
Cautiously; with care S: Prudently, Gingerly A: Recklessly, Heedlessly, Incautiously |
