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Adulterate
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(v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
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Ambidextrous
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(adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
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Augment
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(v.) to make larger, increase
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Bereft
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(part. adj.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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Deploy
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(v.) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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Dour
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(adj.) stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored
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Fortitude
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(n.) courage in facing difficulties
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Gape
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(v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
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Gibe
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(v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn
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Guise
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(n.) an external appearance, cover, mask
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Insidious
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(adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
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Intimation
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(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion
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Opulent
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(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
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Pliable
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(adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
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Reiterate
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(v.) to say again, repeat
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