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Chap1 Vocab Grade 10
Question | Answer |
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adulterate | to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well; very skillful;deceitful,hypocritical |
augment | to make larger, increase |
bereft | deprived of;made unhappy through a loss |
deploy | to position or arrange;to utilize;to form up |
dour | stern,unyielding;gloomy,ill-humored |
fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
gape | to stare with open mouth;to open the mouth wide; to open wide |
gibe | to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn |
guise | an external appearance, cover, mask |
insidious | intended to deceive or entrap;sly;treacherous |
intimation | a hint, indirect suggestion |
opulent | wealthy, luxurious;ample grandiose |
pliable | easily bent,flexible;easily influenced |
reiterate | to say again, repeat |
stolid | not easily moved,mentally or emotionally;dull;unresponsive |
tentative | experimental in nature;uncertain;hesitant |
unkempt | not combed;untidy;not properly maintained;unpolished;rude |
verbatim | word for word,exactly as written or spoken |
warily | cautiously, with great care |