| A | B |
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| Adulterate | v. – to use cheaper , inferior, or less desirable materials or elements |
| Ambidextrous | adj. – able to use both hands equally well |
| Augment | v. – to make larger in size, number, strength, or extent |
| Bereft | adj. – deprived, parted from with sadness |
| Deploy | v. – to spread out strategically, or to come into a position ready for use |
| Dour | adj. – sullen, gloomy |
| Fortitude | n. – mental or emotional strength in facing difficulty or danger ; strength and firmness of mind |
| Gape | v. – to stare in wonder or amazement with open mouth; n. – a wide opening, gap, or breach |
| Gibe | v. – to taunt or utter mocking words n. – a taunting or sarcastic remark |
| Guise | n. - general external appearance; assumed appearance |
| Insidious | adj. – stealthy, treacherous; intended to trap |
| Intimation | n. – a hint or suggestion |
| Opulent | adj. – wealthy, rich, or plentiful |
| Pliable | adj. – easily bent, flexible; adaptable, adjusting readily to change |
| Reiterate | v. – to say or do again or repeatedly |
| Stolid | adj. – showing little or no emotion or interest |
| Tentative | adj. – unsure, uncertain, hesitant; experimental |
| Unkempt | adj. – uncared for or neglected |
| Verbatim | adv. – using exactly the same words |
| Warily | adv. – watchfully, cautiously |
