Vocab #1 Flashcards
1
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Adulterate
A
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
2
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ambidextrous:
A
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
3
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augment
A
to make larger; increase
3
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bereft
A
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
4
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deploy
A
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
5
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dour
A
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
6
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fortitude
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courage in facing difficulties
7
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gape
A
to stare with an open mouth; to open wide
8
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gibe
A
to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn
9
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guise
A
an external appearance, cover, mask
(ɡīz)
10
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insidious
A
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
11
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intimation:
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a hint, indirect suggestion
12
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opulent
A
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
13
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pliable
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easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
14
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reiterate
A
to say again, repeat
