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