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Vocab unit 1
English 10E
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| augment | to make larger, increase (v) |
| reiterate | to repeat, say again (v) |
| guise | an external appearance, cover, mask (n) |
| verbatim | word for word; exactly as written or spoken (adj/adv) |
| adulterate | to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value (v) |
| insidious | intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous (adj) |
| tentative | experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant (adj) |
| intimation | a hint, indirect suggestion (n) |
| dour | stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored (adj) |
| warily | cautiously, with great care (adv) |
| gibe | to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn (v/n) |
| pliable | easily bent, flexible; easily influenced (adj) |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well (adj) |
| unkempt | not combed; untidy; unpolished, rude (adj) |
| gape | to stare with open mouth; to open wide (v) |
| deploy | to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up (v) |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties (n) |
| stolid | not easily moved emotionally; dull, unresponsive (adj) |
| bereft | deprived of; made unhappy through a loss (adj) |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose (adj) |