Unit 1 Vocab e Flashcards
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ambidextrous
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(adj.) - able to use both hands equally well; very skillful
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adulterate
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(v) - to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
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augment
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(v) - to make larger, increase
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bereft
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(adj) - depreived of; made unhappy through a loss
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deploy
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(v) - to position or arrange
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dour
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(adj) - stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
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fortitude
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(n) - courage in facing difficulties
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gape
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(v) - to stare with open mouth; to open wide
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gibe
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(v) - to utter taunting words; (n) - an expression of scorn
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guise
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(n) - an external appearance, cover, mask
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insidious
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(adj) - intended to deceive or entrap; sly
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intimation
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(n) - a hint
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opulent
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(adj) -wealthy, luxurious
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pliable
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(adj) - easily bent, flexible
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reiterate
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(v) - to say again, repeat
