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SAT Words 1-20 #1
Vocabulary (finals)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adulterate | to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
| Ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful; hypocritical |
| Augment | to make larger, increase |
| Bereft | deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
| Deploy | to position or arrange; to utilize (use); 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 to utter taunting words |
| Gibe | an expression of scorn |
| Guise | an external appearance, cover, or mask |
| Insidious | intended to deceive or entrap; sly; treacherous |
| Intimation | a hint; indirect suggestion |
| Opulent | wealthy; luxurious; ample; grandiose (overdone; over-the-top) |
| Pliable | easily bent; flexible; easily influenced |
| Reiterate | to say again; to 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 |