vocabulary workshop #1 Flashcards
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adulterate
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to corrupt, make worse but 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
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derived 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
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dour
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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
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fortitude
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courage in facing difficulties
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gape
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to stare with mouth open, to open mouth wide, to open wide
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gibe
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to utter taunting words, an expression of scorn
10
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guise
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an external appearance, cover, mask
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insidious
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intended to deceive or entrap, sly, treacherous
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intimation
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a hint, indirect suggestion
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opulent
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wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose
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pliable
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easily bent, flexible, easily influenced
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reiterate
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to say again, repeat
