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English Vocab
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8th Grade
09/18/2008

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Intimation
Definition
A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice
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INSIDIOUS
Definition
Harming by slow and stealthy means
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AUGMENT
Definition
To make bigger
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WARILY
Definition
Characterized by caution
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DEPLOY
Definition
To distribute persons or forces systematically or strategically
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REITERATE
Definition
To say or do again and again
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GUISE
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The external appearance as produced by garb or costume
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GIBE
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To utter taunts or reproaches
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BEREFT
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To leave desolate or alone, especially by death
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STOLID
Definition
Not easily aroused or excited; dull
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FORTITUDE
Definition
Patient courage
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PLIABLE
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Easily influenced, persuaded, or swayed
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OPULENT
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Wealthy
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TENTATIVE
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Uncertain, hesitant
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ADULTERATE
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To make impure by adding extraneous, improper, or inferior ingredients
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AMBIDEXTROUS
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Having the ability of using both hands with equal skill or ease
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GAPE
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To stare wonderingly or stupidly, often with the mouth open
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VERBATIM
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Word for word
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UNKEMPT
Definition
Not properly maintained; disorderly or untidy
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DOUR
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Silently ill-humored; gloomy
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