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| adulterate | to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
| ambidextrous | 1. able to use both hands equally well; 2. very skillful; 3. hypocritical |
| augment | to make larger, increase |
| bereft | 1. deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
| deploy | 1. to position or arrange; 2. to utilize |
| dour | stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with open mouth; to open wide |
| gibe | (v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn |
| guise | an external appearance, cover, mask |
| insidious | intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous |
| intimation | a hint, indirect suggestion |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose |
| pliable | 1. easily bent, flexible; 2. easily influenced |
| reiterate | to say again, repeat |
| stolid | not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive |
| tentative | experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant |
| unkempt | 1. not combed; untidy; 2. rude, unpolished |
| verbatim | word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
| warily | cautiously, with great care. |