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(v) to make impure by adding improper ingredients.
don't adulterate the broth with that cheap pepper. |
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(adj) able to use both hands with equal facility.
my friend is ambidextrous,always writing neatly with both hands. |
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(v) to make more or become greater in size.
you have to augment the amount of cards your store makes because Valentine's Day is approaching. |
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(v)deprived of something.
She was bereft of all her happiness when her husband passed away. |
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(v) to distribute (persons or forces)systematically or strategically.
They had to deploy more troops so they would not have to retreat. |
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(adj)stern;forbidding
The jury constantly kept a dour expression as they decided the burglar's sentence. |
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(n) strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage.
It takes fortitude to be a
Bellport athlete. |
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(v)to open the mouth wide;yawn.
She gaped in amazement when she saw how big the diamond was. |
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(v) to make taunting, heckling, or jeering remarks.
He kept making gibes at the way she was dressed, so she yelled at him. |
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(n) outward appearance; false appearance.
She could probably see through my guise, seeing as she had already known about her suprise party. |
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(adj) evil; sneaky
his intentions were insidious, he had never cared for her from the start, only wanting his wife's money. |
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(n)clue
his face gave no intimation that he was happy, his expression remained calm. |
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(adj) ;luxurious; rich.
his opulent lifestyle didn't surprise me, he was a professional basketball player after all. |
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(adj) changeable; malleable.
the bracelet was really pliable and could form all types of shapes. |
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(v) to repeat.
I don't like to reiterate what I say, so you should listen the first time. |
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(adj) expressionless.
Throughout the meeting I couldn't tell if he was nervous, his face stolid the whole time. |
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(adj) easily altered; not set in stone.
It's still tentative whether she's going to prom or not, her date still hasn't answered. |
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(adj)disheveled.
you can't just show up to a formal party unkempt, that's not lady like. |
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(adj) repeat word for word.
For your essay, quotes should be written verbatim. |
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(adv)carefully; uneasily.
I warily approached the eerie, old theater. |
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