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20 Cards in this Set
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adulterate |
to corrupt; make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
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ambidextrous |
able to use both hands equally well; very skillfully |
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augment |
to make large; increase |
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bereft |
deprived of; unhappy through loss |
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deploy |
to position or arrange; to form up or utilize |
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dour |
stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored |
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fortitude |
courage in facing difficulties |
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gape |
to stare with open mouth; to open mouth wide |
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gibe |
to utter taunting words; jeer |
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guise |
an external appearance; cover; mask |
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insidious |
intended to deceive or entrap; sly |
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intimation |
a hint, indirect suggestion |
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opulent |
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose |
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pliable |
easily bent, flexible |
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reiterate |
to say again; to repeat |
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stoid |
not easily moved, mentally or emotionally |
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tentative |
experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant |
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unkempt |
not combed; untidy; unpolished; rude |
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verbatim |
word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
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warily |
cautiously, with great care |
