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1
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ambidextrous

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

2
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augment

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to make larger, increase

3
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deploy

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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

4
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gibe

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to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn

5
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intimation

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a hint,ma direct suggestion

6
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opulent

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wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

7
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reiterate

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to say again, repeat

8
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stolid

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not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull unresponsive

9
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tentative

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experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

10
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unkempt

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

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adulterate

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

12
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bereft

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deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

13
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dour

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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

14
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fortitude

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courage in facing difficulties

15
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gape

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

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guise

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an external appearance, cover mask

17
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insidious

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intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

18
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pliable

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easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

19
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verbatim

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word for word; exactly as written or spoken

20
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warily

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cautiously, with great care