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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 |
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Ambidextrous |
(Adj) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical |
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Augment |
(V) to make larger, increase |
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Bereft |
(Adj) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
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Deploy |
(V) to position or arranged; to utilize; to form up |
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Dour |
(Adj) stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored |
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Fortitude |
(N) courage in facing difficulties |
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Gape |
(V) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide |
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Gibe |
(V) to utter taunting words; (n) an expression of scorn |
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Guise |
(N) an external appearance, cover, mask |
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Insidious |
(Adj) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous |
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Intimation |
(N) a hint, indirect suggestion |
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Opulent |
(Adj) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose |
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Pliable |
(Adj) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced |
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Reiterate |
(V) to say again, repeat |
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Stolid |
(Adj) not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive |
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Tentative |
(Adj) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant |
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Unkempt |
(Adj) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude |
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Verbatim |
(Adj, adv) word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
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Warily |
(Adj) cautiously, with great care |
