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20 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
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ambidextrous
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(adj) able to use both hands equally wel; very skillful; decietful, hypocritical
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augment
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(v) to make larger
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bereft
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(adj., part.) deprived of; made unhappy though a loss
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deploy
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(v) 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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(n) courage in facing difficulties
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gape
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(v) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide
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gibe
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(v) to utter taunting words
(n) anexpression of scorn |
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guise
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(n) an external appearence, cover, mask
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insidious
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(adj) intended to decieve or entraped; sly, treacherous
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intimation
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(n)a hint, indirect suggestion
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opulent
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(adj)wealthy, luxurious; ample, grandiose
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pliable
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(adj) easily bent, flexible; easy influenced
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reiterate
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(v) to say again, repeat
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stolid
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(adj) not easily moved mentally or emotionally
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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 ; unpolishe, 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) catiously, with great care
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