#1 Definitions Flashcards
1
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to corrupt; make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
A
adulterate
2
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able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
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ambidextrous
3
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to make larger, increase
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augment
4
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deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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bereft
5
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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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deploy
6
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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
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dour
7
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courage in facing difficulties
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fortitude
8
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to stare with open mouth, to open mouth wide; to open wide
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gape
9
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to utter taunting words;
an expression of scorn
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gibe
10
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an external appearance, cover, mask
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guise
11
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intended to deceive, or entrap; sly treacherous
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insidious
12
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a hint, indirect suggestion
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intimation
13
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wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
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opulent
14
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easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
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pliable
15
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to say again, repeat
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reiterate
