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20 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate |
(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 |
(part., adj.) 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 wide; 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 suggestion |
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Opulent |
(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose |
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Pliable |
(adj.) easy to bend, flexible; easily influenced |
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Reiterate |
(v.) to say again, repeat |
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Stolid |
(adj.) not easily moved, mentally or emotianally; full, unresponsive |
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Tentative |
(adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant |
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Unkempt |
(adj.) not combed; untidy; not proper maintained; unpolished; rude |
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Verbatim |
(adj., adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
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Warily |
(adj.) cautiously, with great care |
