Unit 1 Flashcards

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adulterate

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to corrupt, make worse VERB

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ambidextrous

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able to use both hands equally well, very skillful ADJ

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augment

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to make larger, increase V

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bereft

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deprived of, made unhappy through a loss ADJ

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deploy

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to position or arrange; to utilize V

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dour

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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored ADJ

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fortitude

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courage in facing difficulties N

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gape

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to stare with open mouth V

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gibe

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to utter taunting words V

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guise

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an external experience, cover, mask N

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insidious

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intended to deceive or entrap ADJ

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intimation

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a hint, indirect suggestion N

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opulent

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wealthy, luxurious ADJ

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pliable

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easily bent, flexible ADJ

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reiterate

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to say again, repeat V

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stolid

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not easily moved mentally or emotionally ADJ

17
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tentative

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experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant ADJ

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unkempt

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not combed; untidy ADJ

19
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verbatim

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word for word, exactly written as spoken ADJ ADV

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warily

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cautiously, with great care ADV