Vocabulary Flashcards

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adulterate (v)

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to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value. Synonyms: contaminate, pollute, sully. Antonyms: purify, purge, expurgate.

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ambidextrous (adj.)

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able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical. Synonyms: versatile, flexible. Antonyms: clumsy, all thumbs.

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augment (v.)

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increase, to make larger. Synonyms: supplement, amplify. Antonyms: decrease, diminish.

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bereft (adj., part.)

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deprived of; made unhappy through a loss. Synonym: bereaved. Antonyms: replete, well provided.

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deploy (v.)

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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up. Synonyms: station, organize.

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dour (adj.)

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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored. Synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine. Antonyms: cheery, inviting, genial.

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fortitude (n.)

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courage in facing difficulties. Synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle. Antonyms: fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness.

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gape (v.)

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to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide. Synonym: Ogle.

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gibe (v.)

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to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn. Synonyms: ridicule, mock, deride, jeer. Antonyms: compliment, praise.

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guise (n.)

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an external appearance, cover, mask. Synonyms: costume, semblance, pretense.