Unit 1 Flashcards
1
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adulterate
A
to corrupt; to leave in poorer quality by adding something inferior
2
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ambidextrous
A
equally skillful with both hands
3
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augment
A
to make something greater by adding to it
4
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bereft
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sorrowful through loss or deprivation
5
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dour
A
relentlessly severe; appearing gloomy or sour
5
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deploy
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to move troops into position for military action
6
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fortitude
A
courage in pain or adversity
7
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gape
A
to be or become wide open
8
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gibe
A
an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt
9
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guise
A
general external appearance; semblance
10
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insidious
A
spreading in a hidden and often harmful way
11
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intimation
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a hint or direct suggestion
12
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opulent
A
lavish, rich, luxurious
13
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pliable
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easily bent or flexible
14
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reiterate
A
to say, state, or perform again
