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Vocab Unit 1
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adulterate | To corrupt,make worse by the addition of something or lesser value |
| Ambidextrous | Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical |
| Augment | To make larger, increase |
| Bereft | Deprived of; make 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 | (v.) To utter taunting words; (n.) 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 |