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10 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate
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(v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
SYN: contaminate, pollute, sully ANT: purify, purge, expurgate |
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Ambidextrous
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(adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillfull;deceitful, hypocritical
SYN: versatile, facile ANT: clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit |
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Augment
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(v.) to make larger, increase
SYN: enlarge, suppliment, amplify ANT: decrease, diminish |
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Bereft
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(Adj.,Part.) deprived of, made unhappy through a loss
SYN: bereaved ANT: replete, well provided |
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Deploy
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(v.) To position or arrange; to utilize, to form up
SYN: station organize |
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Dour
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(adj.) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill humored
SYN: harsh, bleak, fobidding, saturnine ANT: cheery, inviting, genial |
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Fortitude
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(n.) courage in facing difficulties
SNY: resolve, steadfastness, mettle ANT: fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness |
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Gape
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(v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
SYN: gawk, ogle |
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Gibe
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(v.) to utter taunting words
(N.) an expression of scorn SYN: (v.) ridicule, mock, deride, jeer ANT: (n.) compliment, praise |
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Guise
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(n.) an external appearance, cover, mask
SYN: costume, semblance, pretense |
