Vocabulary Flashcards

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Adulterate (v.)

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to corrupt; make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

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Ambidextrous (adj.)

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

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Augment (v.)

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to make larger, increase

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Bereft (adj., part.)

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deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

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Deploy (v.)

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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

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Dour (adj.)

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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

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Fortitude (n.)

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courage in facing difficulties

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Gape (v.)

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

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Gibe (v.)

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to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn

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Guise (n.)

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an external appearance, cover, mask