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adulterate: v. to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
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ambidextrous: adj. able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
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augment: v. to make larger, increase
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bereft: part. adj. deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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deploy: v. to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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dour: adj. stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored
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fortitude: n. courage in facing difficulties
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gape: v. to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
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gibe: v. to utter taunting words;
n. an expression of scorn
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guise: n. an external appearance, cover, mask
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insidious: adj. intended to deceive or entrap; sly; treacherous
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intimation: n. a hint, indirect suggestion
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opulent: adj. wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
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pliable: adj. easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
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reiterate: v. to say again, repeat
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stolid: adj. not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
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tentative: adj. experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
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unkempt: adj. not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
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verbatim: adj. adv. word for word; exactly as written or spoken
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warily: adv. cautiously, with great care