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Unit One #1
vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adulterate | to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value. (v) |
| ambidexterous | able to use both hands equally well: very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical (adj) |
| augment | to make larger, increase (v) |
| bereft | deprived of ; made unhappy through a loss (adj) |
| deploy | to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up (v) |
| dour | stern, unyielding: gloomy, ill-humored (adj) |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties (n) |
| gape | to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide (v) |
| gibe | to utter taunting words~(v); an expression of scorn~(n) |
| guise | an external appearance, cover mask (n) |
| insidious | intended to deceive or entrap; sly,treacherous (adj) |
| intimation | a hint, indirect suggestion (n) |
| opulent | wealthy, luxirious; ample; grandiose (adj) |
| pliable | easily bent, flexible; easily influenced (adj) |
| reiterate | to say again, repeat (v) |
| stolid | not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive (adj) |
| tentative | experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant (adj) |
| unkempt | not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude (adj) |
| verbatim | word for word; exactly as written or spoken (adj, adv) |
| warily | cautiously, with great care (adv) |