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To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
To adulterate the milk with water. |
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Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful
We marveled at his ambidextrous abilitities |
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to make larger, increase
She got a job to augment her income. |
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deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
Joe was bereft of friends in his old age |
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to position or arrange; to utilize
The General will deploy troops for battle. |
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stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored
He always had a dour and sullen disposition.
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courage in facing difficulties
Mary showed great fortitude during the flood. |
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to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
During the fireworks we all gape in wonder at the sight. |
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to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
The other boys gibe at him for his cowardice. |
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an external appearance, cover, mask
He was dressed in the guise of a police officer. |
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designed or intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
He planned an insidious scheme. |
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a hint, indirect, suggesting
She gave no intimation of her financial difficulties. |
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wealthy, luxurious; ample
There were opulent living quarters in the palace. |
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easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
We bought three spools of pliable copper wire. |
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to say again, repeat
The teacher would reiterate a statement for emphasis. |
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not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
Joe is a stolid person who takes everything in stride. |
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experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
We made a tentative arrangement. |
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not combed; untidy
Marvin seemed to take pride in being unkempt. |
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word for word; exactly as written or spoken
You must repeat the directions verbatim to avoid any misunderstanding. |
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cautiously, with great care
The men approached the mouth of the cave warily. |
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