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Danny
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English
9th Grade
09/16/2009

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adulterate

 

Definition

 

 

to corrupt, 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 individuals who live to be very old.

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Deploy

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To position or arrange.

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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

 

To utter taunting words.

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Guise

Definition

 

An external appearence, cover, mask

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Insidious

Definition

 

Intended to deceive or entrap.

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Intimation

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A hint, indirect suggestion.

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Opulent

Definition

 

wealthy; luxurious; ample.

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Pliable

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easily bent, flexible.

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reiterate

Definition

 

to say again, repeat.

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Stolid

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not easily moved mentally or emotionally.

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tentative

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experimental in nature; uncertain.

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unkempt

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not combed; untidy.

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Verbatim

Definition

 

word for word.

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Warily

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cautiously, with great care.

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