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09/07/2005

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Term
adulterate
Definition
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

s: contaminate, pollute, sully
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ambidextrous
Definition
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful,hypocritical

s: versatile, facile
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augment
Definition
to make larger; increase

s: enlarge, supplement, amplify
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bereft
Definition
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

s: bereaved
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deploy
Definition
to position or arrange;to utilize; to form up

s: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine
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dour
Definition
stern, unyeiding, gloomy, ill humor

s: harsh, bleak, forbiddiong, saturnine
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fortitude
Definition
courage in facing difficulties

s: resolve, steadfastness, mettle
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gape
Definition
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

s: gawk, ogle
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gibe
Definition
to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn

s: ridicule, mock, deride, jeer
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guise
Definition
an external apperence,cover,mask

s: costume, semblance, pretense
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insidious
Definition
intend to deceive or entrap; sly; treaoherous

s: cunning, underhanded, perfidious
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intimation
Definition
a hint,indirect suggestion

s: clue, indication, inkling
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opulent
Definition
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

s: rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant
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pliable
Definition
easily bent,flezible; easily influenced

s: supple, adaptable, resilient
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reiterate
Definition
to say, repeat

s: restate, rehash, recapitulate
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stolid
Definition
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsible

s: impassive, phlegmatic
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tentative
Definition
experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

s: provisional, inconclusive
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unkempt
Definition
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude

s: sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough
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verbatim
Definition
word for word; exacty as written or spoken

s: exact, precisely
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warily
Definition
cautiously, with great care

s: carefully, prudently, gingerly
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