English 9: Unit 1

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adulterate

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to make worse by adding something of lesser value

to contaminate or pollute

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ambidextrous

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able to use both hands equally well; skillful;

This word also means deceitful and hypocritical

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augment

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to make larger, increase

enlarge, supplement, amplify

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bereft

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deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

bereaved, in mourning

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deploy

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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up (military context usually)

to station or organize

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dour

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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

harsh, bleak, unfriendly, sour

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fortitude

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courage in facing difficulties

resolve, fearlessness, courage, resilience

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gape

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to stare with mouth wide open (like in shock and amazement)

to open wide (like when you cut something and leave a hole)

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gibe

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to taunt or ridicule, to mock

(also the thing): a taunt, an insult, a catcall

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guise

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a cover or a mask

a disGUISE

a costume