Vocab Words-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
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able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
3
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augment
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to make larger, increase
4
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bereft
A
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
5
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deploy
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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
6
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dour
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stern, unyeilding, gloomy, ill-humored
7
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fortitude
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courage in facing difficulties
8
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gape
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to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
9
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guise
A
an external appearance, cover, mask
10
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insidious
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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
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wealthy, luxurious, ample; grandiose
13
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gibe
A
to utter taunting words ; an expression of scorn
14
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pliable
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easily bent, flexible, easily influenced
15
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reiterate
A
to say again, repeat
