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English
10th Grade
07/16/2014

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Adulterate
Definition
To corrupt, to make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
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Ambidextrous
Definition
Able to use both hands equally well
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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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Deploy
Definition
To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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Dour
Definition
Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
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Fortitude
Definition
Courage in facing difficulties
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Gape
Definition
To stare with open mouth
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Gibe
Definition
(v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scourn
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Guise
Definition
An external appearance, cover, mask
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Insidious
Definition
Intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
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Intimation
Definition
A hint, indirect suggestion
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Opulent
Definition
Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
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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
Definition
Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull; unresponsive
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Tentative
Definition
Experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant
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Unkempt
Definition
Not combed, untidy, not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
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Verbatim
Definition
Word for word, exactly as written or spoken
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Warily
Definition
Cautiously, with great care
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