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