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a 'dul te rate (v)
to corrupt; to make worse |
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am bi 'dex trous (adj)
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful |
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ag 'ment (v)
to make larger; increase |
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be 'reft (adj)
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
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de 'ploy (v)
to position or arrange; to utilize |
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dour (adj)
stern, unyeilding; gloomy, ill-humored |
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'for ti tude (n)
courage in facing difficulties |
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gape (v)
to stare with open mouth |
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gibe (v)
to utter taunting words;
gibe (n)
an expression of scorn |
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guise (n)
an external appearance, cover, mask |
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in 'sid io us (adj)
designed or intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous |
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int i 'ma tion (n)
a hint, indirect suggestion |
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'op u lent (adj)
wealthy, luxurious; ample |
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'pli a ble (adj)
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced |
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re 'it e rate (v)
to say again; repeat |
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'stol id (adj)
not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive |
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'ten ta tive (adj)
experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant |
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un 'kempt (adj)
not combed; untidy |
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ver 'ba tim (adj)
word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
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'war i ly (adj)
cautiously, with great care |
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