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English Vocab

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adulterate (verb)corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value. synonym- sully antonym- purify
ambidextrous (adj) able to use both hands equally well , very skillful; deceitful , hypocritical synonym-facile antonym- clumsy
augment (v) to make larger, increase synonym- enlarge antonym- decrease
bereft (adj, part.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss synonym- bereaved antonym- well provided
deploy (v) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up synonym- station
dour (adj) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill humored synonym- harsh antonym-cheery
fortitude (n) courage in facing difficulties synonym- resolve antonym- timidity
gape (v) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide synonym- gawk
gibe (v) to utter taunting words; (n) an expression of scorn synonym- ridicule antonym- compliment
guise (n) an external appearance , cover , mask synonym- costume
insidious (adj) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous synonym- cunning antonym- frank
intimation (n) a hint, indirect suggestion synonym- clue
opulent (adj) wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose synonym- rich antonym- wretched
pliable (adj) easily bent, flexible, easily influenced synonym- supple antonym- rigid
reiterate (v) to say again, repeat synonym- restate
stolid (adj) not easily moved mentally or emotionally, dull, unresponsive synonym- impassive antonym- emotional
tentative (adj) experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant synonym- inconclusive antonym- definite
unkempt (adj) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude synonym- sloppy antonym- neat
verbatim (adj, adv) word for word; exactly as written or spoken synonym- exact , paraphrased
warily (adv) cautiously, with great care synonym- carefully antonym- recklessly
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