ambidextrous
(adj.) Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical.
Synonyms: versatile, flexible
augment
(v.) To make larger, increase.
Synonyms: supplement, increase
deploy
(v.) To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up.
Synonyms: station, organize
gibe (v.)
To utter taunting words.
Synonyms: ridicule, mock, deride, jeer
gibe (n.)
An expression of scorn.
intimation
(n.) A hint, indirect suggestion.
Synonyms: clue, inkling
opulent
(adj.) Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose.
Synonyms: rich, plentiful, abundant
reiterate
(v.) To say again, repeat.
Synonyms: restate, recapitulate
stolid
(adj.) Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive.
Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic
tentative
(adj.) Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant.
Synonyms: provisional, inconclusive
unkempt
(adj.) Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude.
Synonyms: sloppy, disordered, rough
adulterate
(v.) To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value.
Synonyms: contaminate, pollute, sully
bereft
(adj., participial) Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss.
Synonyms: bereaved
dour
(adj.) Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored.
Synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine
fortitude
(n.) Courage in facing difficulties.
Synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle
gape
(v.) To stare with open mouth; to open with mouth wide; open wide.
Synonyms: ogle
guise
(n.) An external appearance, cover, mask.
Synonyms: costume, semblance, pretense
insidious
(adj.) Intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous.
Synonyms: cunning, dastardly, perfidious
pliable
(adj.) Easily bent, flexible; easily influenced.
Synonyms: adaptable, resilient
verbatim
(adj. or adv.) Word for word; exactly as written or spoken.
Synonyms (adj.): exact Synonyms (adv.): precisely
warily
(adv.) Cautiously, with great care.
Synonyms: prudently, gingerly