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20 Cards in this Set
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adulterate*
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(verb) to corrupt, make worse by the edition of something of a lesser value.
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ambidextrous
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(adj)able to use both hands equally well, very skillfull, deceitful, hypocritical
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augment*
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(verb) to make larger, increase
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bereft
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(part. adj) deprived of, made unhappy through a loss
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deploy
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to position or arrange, to utilize, to form up
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dour
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(adj)stern, unyeilding; gloomy, ill-humored
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fortitude
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(noun) courage in facing difficulties
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gape
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(verb) to stare with open mouth, to open mouth wide, to open wide.
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gibe
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(verb) to utter taunting words; (noun) an expression of scorn
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guise*
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(noun) an external appearence, cover, mask
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insideous*
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(adj) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
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intimation*
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(noun) a hint; indirect suggestion
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opulent
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(adj.) wealthy, luxerious; ample; grandoise
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pliable*
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(adj) easily bent, flexible, easily influenced.
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reiterate
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(verb) to say again, repeat
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Stolid
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(adj) not easily moved, mentally or emotionally, dull, unresponsive
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tentative*
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(adj) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
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unkempt*
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(adj)not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude
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Verbatim
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(adj, adv) word for word, exactly as written or spoken
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warily*
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(adv)cautiously, with great care
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