level E vocab Flashcards

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adulterate

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to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value.

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2
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ambidextrous

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able to use both hands equally well, very skillful

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3
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augment

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to make larger, increase

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4
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bereft

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deprived, made unhappy through a loss

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5
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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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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

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7
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fortitude

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courage in facing difficulties

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8
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gape

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to stare open mouth

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9
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gibe

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to utter taunting words, an expression of scorn

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10
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guise

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an external appearance, cover, mask

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insidious

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intended to deceive or entrap, sly, treacherous

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intimation

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a hint, indirect suggestion

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13
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opulent

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wealthy, luxurious, grandiose

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14
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pliable

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easily bent, flexible, easily influenced

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15
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reiterate

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to say again, repeat

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16
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stolid

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not easily moved mentally or emotionally, dull, unresponsive

17
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tentative

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experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant

18
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unkempt

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not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude

19
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verbatim

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word-for-word, exactly as said/written

20
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warily

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cautiously, with great care