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10th Grade
02/02/2012

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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;very skillful
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augment
Definition
tomake lager, increase
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bereft
Definition
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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deploy
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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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dour
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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; to open the mouth wide;to open wide
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gibe
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to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
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guise
Definition
an exterenal appearance, cover, mask
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insidous
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intended to deceive or entrap;sly, treacherous
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intimation
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a hint, indirect suggestion
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opulent
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wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
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pliable
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easily bent, flexible; easy influenced
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reiterate
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to say again, repeat
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stolid
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not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull
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tentative
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experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
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unkempt
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not combed;untidy;not properlymaintained;unpolished, rude
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verbatim
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word for word
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warily
Definition
cautiously, with great care.
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