Vocab Unit 1
Feb 24, 2016
Vocab Unit 1
Adulterate
(verb) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value.
Ambidextrous
(adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
Augment
(verb) to make larger, increase
Bereft
(adj., part.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
Deploy
(verb) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
Dour
(adj.) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
Fortitude
(noun) courage in facing difficulties
Gape
(verb) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
Gibe
(verb) to utter taunting words(noun) an expression of scorn
Guise
(noun) an external appearance, cover, mask
Insidious
(adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
Intimation
(noun) a hint, indirect suggestion
Opulent
(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
Pliable
(adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
Reiterate
(verb) to say again, repeat
Stolid
(adj.) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull
Tentative
(adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
Unkempt
(adj.) not combined; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
Verbatim
(adj., adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken
Warily
(adv.) cautiously, with great care