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20 Cards in this Set
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adulterate (v.)
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to corrupt, make worse by the addition of lesser value
antonym: purify |
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ambidextrous (adj.)
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able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful
antonym: clumsy |
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augment (v.)
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to make larger, increase
antonym: decrease |
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bereft (adj., part.)
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deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
antonym: replete |
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deploy (v.)
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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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dour (adj.)
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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
antonym: cheery |
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fortitude (n.)
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courage in facing difficulties
antonym: timidity |
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gape (v.)
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to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide
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gibe (v./n.)
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to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
antonym: compliment |
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guise (n.)
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an external appearance, cover, mask
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insidious (adj.)
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intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
antonym: ingenuous |
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intimation (n.)
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a hint, indirect suggestion
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opulent (adj.)
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wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
antonym: poverty-stricken |
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pliable (adj.)
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easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
antonym: rigid |
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reiterate (v.)
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to say again, repeat
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stolid (adj.)
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not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
antonym: emotional |
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tentative (adj.)
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experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
antonym: definite |
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unkempt (adj.)
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not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
antonym: tidy |
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verbatim (adj., adv.)
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word for word; exactly as written or spoken
antonym: paraphrased |
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warily (adv.)
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cautiously, with great care
antonym: recklessly |
