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32 Cards in this Set
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adulterate (v.)
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to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
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ambidextrous (adj.)
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able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
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augment (v.)
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to make larger, increase
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bereft (adj.)
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deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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deploy (v.)
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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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dour (adj.)
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stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored
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fortitude (n.)
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courage in facing difficulties
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gape (v.)
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to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
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gibe (v.)
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to utter taunting words;
(n.) an expression of scorn |
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guise (n.)
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external appearance, cover, mask
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insidious (adj.)
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intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
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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, luxurious; ample; grandiose
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pliable (adj.)
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beasily bent, flexible; easily influenced
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reiterate (v.)
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to say again, repeat
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stolid (adj.)
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not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
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tentative (adj.)
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experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
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unkempt (adj.)
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not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
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verbatim (adj., adv.)
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word for word; exactly as written or spoken
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warily (adv.)
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cautiously, with great care
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adroit (adj.)
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skillful, expert in the use of hands or mind
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amicable (adj.)
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peaceable, friendly
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averse (adj.)
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having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
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belligerent (adj.)
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given to fighting warlike; combative, aggressive;
(n.) one at war, one engaged in war |
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adroit (adj.)
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skillful, expert in the use of hands or mind
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amicable (adj.)
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peaceable, friendly
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averse (adj.)
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having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
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belligerent (adj.)
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given to fighting warlike; combative, aggressive;
(n.) one at war, one engaged in war |
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adroit (adj.)
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skillful, expert in the use of hands or mind
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amicable (adj.)
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peaceable, friendly
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averse (adj.)
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having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
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belligerent (adj.)
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given to fighting warlike; combative, aggressive;
(n.) one at war, one engaged in war |
