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adulterate
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to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
Syn. contaminate, pollute, sully Ant. purify, purge, expurgate |
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ambidextrous
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able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
Syn. versatile, facile Ant. clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit |
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augment
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to make larger, increase
Syn. enlarge, supplement, amplify Ant. decrease, diminish |
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bereft
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deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
Syn. bereaved Ant. replete, well provided |
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deploy
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to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
Syn. station, organize |
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dour
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stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
Syn. harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine Ant. cheery, inviting, genial |
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fortitude
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courage in facing difficulties
Syn. resolve, steadfastness, mettle Ant. fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness |
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gape
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to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
Syn. gawk, ogle |
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gibe
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to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
Syn. ridicule, mock, deride, jeer Ant. compliment, praise |
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guise
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an external appearance, cover, mask
Syn. costume, semblance, pretense |