click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
English Voc. 1 (10)
Voc. 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adulterate | to corrupt, contaminate |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well, versatile |
| augment | to make larger, increase |
| bereft | deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
| deploy | to position or arrange, to station, organize |
| dour | stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with open mouth; to open wide |
| gibe | to utter taunting words; (n) an expression of scorn |
| guise | an external apprearence, cover, mask |
| insidious | ntended to deceive or entrap, sly, treacherous |
| intimation | a hint, indirect suggestion |
| 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 | untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude |
| verbatim | word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
| warily | cautiously, with great care |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose |