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vocab 1 english
term | definition |
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adulterate | the corrupt; to make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well |
augment | to make larger |
bereft | made unhappy through a loss deprived of something or someone |
deploy | to utilize; to position or arrange, or to form up |
dour | gloomy, ill-humor, or unyielding |
fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
gape | to stare open mouth or to open wide |
gibe | to utter taunting words |
guise | an external appearance, a cover or a mask |
insidious | intending deceive or entrap |
intimation | a hint or an indirect suggestion |
opulent | wealthy or luxurious |
pliable | easily bent, flexible or easily influenced |
reiterate | to say again or to repeat |
stolid | not easily moved mentally or emotionally; unresponding |
tentative | uncertain or not finalized |
unkempt | untidy, not properly maintained or not combed |
verbatim | word for word, exactly as writing or spoken |
warily | cautiously or with great care |