Vocab Unit 1 Flashcards

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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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ambidextrous

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(adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

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augment

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(v.) to make larger, increase

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bereft

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(adj., part.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

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deploy

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(v.) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

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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 the mouth wide; 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, treacherous

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intimation

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(n.) a hint; indirect suggestion

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opulent

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(adj.) wealthy; luxurious; ample; grandiose

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pliable

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(adj.) easily bent; flexible; easily influenced

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reiterate

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(v.) to say again, repeat

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stolid

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(adj.) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

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tentative

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(adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

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unkempt

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(adj.) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished rude

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verbatim

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(adj., adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken

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warily

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(adv.) cautiously, with great care