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20 Cards in this Set
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adulerate |
(v.) to corrupt, make worse by 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., part.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
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deploy |
(v.) to position or arrange; 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 wise; 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 suggenstion |
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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 |
(adv.) cautiously, with great care |
