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Glossary of english vocab cattie

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adulterate
(v) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of value
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ambidextrous
(adj) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
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augment
(v) to make larger, increase
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bereft
(adj, part.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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deploy
(v) to position or arrange; to utilize,; to form up
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dour
(adj) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
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fortitude
(n) courage in facing difficulties
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gape
(v) to utter taunting words
(n) an expression of scorn
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gibe
(v) to utter taunting words;
(n) an expression of scorn
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guise
(N) an external appearance, cover, mask
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insidious
(adj) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
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intimation
(n) a hint, indirect suggestion
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opulent
(adj) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
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pliable
(adj) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
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reiterate
(v) to say again, repeat
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stolid
(adj) not easily moved mentally or emotionally ;dull unresponsive
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tentative
(adj) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitatn
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unkempt
(adj) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
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verbartim
(adj, adv)
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warily
(adv) cautiously, with great care