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Unit One Campbell
Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| To Corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value. | adulterate |
| Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical. | ambidextrous |
| To make larger increase. | augment |
| Deprive of: made unhappy through a loss. | bereft |
| To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up. | deploy |
| Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored. | dour |
| Courage in facing difficulties. | fortitude |
| To stare with open mouth; to open mouth wide; to open wide | gape |
| To utter taunting words; an expression of scorn. | gibe |
| An external appearance, cover mask. | guise |
| Intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous | insidious |
| A hint, indirect suggestion | intimation |
| Wealthy, luxurious, ample; grandiose | opulent |
| Easily bent, flexile, easily influence | pliable |
| To say again, repeat | reiterate |
| Not easily moved mentally or emotionally, dull unresponsive | Stolid |
| Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant | tentative |
| Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude | unkempt |
| Word for word; exactly as written or spoken | verbatim |
| Cautiously, with great care | warily |