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Unit 1
Studayy
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English
10th Grade
08/30/2010

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adulterate
Definition
To currupt, make worse by addition of something of lower value
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ambidextrous
Definition
able to use both hands
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augment
Definition
to make larger, increase
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bereft
Definition
Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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disinclined
Definition
unwillingly, tending away from.
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edible
Definition
fit to eat
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fortitude
Definition
courage in facing difficulties
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gape
Definition
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open
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gibe
Definition
to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
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guise
Definition
external appearance, cover, mask.
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insidious
Definition
designed or intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous.
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intimation
Definition
hint, indirect suggestion
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opulent
Definition
wealthy, luxurious, ample
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pliable
Definition
easily bent, flexible, easily influenced
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reiterate
Definition
to say again, repeat
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stolid
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not easily moved, mentally or emmotionally; dull, unrespnsove
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tentative
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experimental in nature' uncertain, hesitant.
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unkempt
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not combed; untidy
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verbatim
Definition
word for word; exactly as given, written, or spoken.
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warily
Definition
cautiously, with great care
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