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adulterate

to corrupt, to make worse by the addition of something of lesser value.

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ambidextrous

able to use both hands well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

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augment

to make larger, increase

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bereft

deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

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deploy

to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

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dour

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

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fortitude

courage in the face of difficulties

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gape

to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

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gibe

to utter taunting words, an expression with scorn

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guise

an external appearance, cover, mask

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insidious

intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

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intimation

a hint, indirect suggestion

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opulent

wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

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pliable

easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

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reiterate

to say again, repeat

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stolid

not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

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tentative

experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant

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unkempt

not combed; untidy, not properly maintained; unpolished; rude

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verbatim

word for word, exactly as written or spoken

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warily

cautiously, with great care

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Author: jennifer.berry

Main topic: english key words

Topic: Vocabulary

School / Univ.: KHS

Published: 11.06.2015

Tags: English 10

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E Vocabulary Unit 1 (20 Cards)