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20 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate |
(V.) To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value S: contaminate, pollute A: purify, purge |
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Ambidextrous |
(Adj.) Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful S: versatile, flexible A: clumsy, all-thumbs |
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Augment |
(V.) To make larger, increase S: supplement, amplify A: decrease, diminish |
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Bereft |
(Adj.,part) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss S: bereaved A: replete, well provided |
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Deploy |
(V.) To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up S: station, organize |
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Dour |
(Adj.) Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored S: harsh, bleak, forbidding, A: cheery, inviting, genial |
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Fortitude |
(N.) Courage in facing difficulties S: resolve, steadfastness A: fearfulness, faintheartedness |
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Gape |
(V.) To stare at with open mouth S: ogle |
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Gibe |
(V.) To utter taunting words; (N.) An expression of scorn S: (v.) Ridicule, mock, beer A: (n.) Compliment, praise |
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Guise |
(N.) An external appearance, cover, mask S: costume, semblance, pretense |
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Insidious |
(Adj.) Intended to decieve or entrap; sly; treacherous S: cunning, dastardly, A: frank, ingenous |
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Intimation |
(N.) A hint, indirect suggestion S: clue, inkling |
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Opulent |
(Adj.) Wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose S: rich, plentiful, abundant A: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute |
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Pliable |
(Adj.) Easily bebt, fleixible, easily influenced S: adaptable, resilient A: inflexible |
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Reiterate |
(V.) To say again, repeat S: restate, recaputulate |
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Stolid |
(Adj.) Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive S: impassive, phlegmatic A: emotional, oversensitive |
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Tentative |
(Adj.) Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant S: provisional, inconclusive A: conclusive, confirmed |
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Unkempt |
(Adj.) Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained, unpolished, rude S: sloppy, disordered, rough A: well-groomed, tidy |
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Verbatim |
(Adj., adv.) Word for word; exactly as written or spoken S: (adj.) Exact (adv.) Precisely A: (adj.) Paraphrased |
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Warily |
(Adv.) Cautiously, with great care S: prudently, gingerly A: recklessly, needlessly, incautiously |
