Vocab Unit 1 Flashcards

(32 cards)

1
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to make worse by addition of something of lesser value

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adulterate (verb)

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2
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to be able to use both hands equally well

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ambidextrous (adj)

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3
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to increase

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augment (verb)

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4
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deprive of

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bereft (adj, participle)

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5
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deceitful; hypocritical; very skilled

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ambidextrous (adj)

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6
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made unhappy through loss of

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bereft (adj, participle)

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7
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to position or arrange

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deploy (verb)

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8
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stern, harsh

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dour (adj)

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9
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strength of mind that allows one to encounter danger or bear pain with courage

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fortitude (noun)

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10
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to utilize; to form up

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deploy (verb)

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11
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to open mouth wide; to stare with an open mouth

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gape (verb)

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12
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to tease with taunting words

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gibe (verb)

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13
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ill-humored

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dour (adj)

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14
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an act of opening the mouth; the expanse of an open mouth

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gape (noun)

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15
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harmful but enticing

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insidious (adj)

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16
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a taunting remark; an expression of scorn

17
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cover or mask

18
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wealthy; ample or plentiful

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opulent (adj)

19
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sly; treacherous

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insidious (adj)

20
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an indirect suggestion or hint

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intimation (noun)

21
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flexible; able to bend without breaking

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pliable (adj)

22
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repeat

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reiterate (verb)

23
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having or expressing little sensibility

24
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easily influenced; yielding readily to others

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pliable (adj)

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dull; unresponsive; not easily moved mentally or emotionally
stolid (adj)
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to state over again with wearying effect
reiterate (verb)
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uncombed; unpolished
unkempt (adj)
28
uncertain in nature
tentative (adj)
29
rough; untidy
unkempt (adj)
30
word for word
verbatim (adj, adv)
31
hesitant; uncertain
tentative (adj)
31
keen caution; watchfulness to escape danger
warily (adj)