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IB English
IB English Literature Unit 1 vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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; 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. |
| Gibe | to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn. |
| Guise | an external appearance, cover, mask. |
| Insidious | intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous. |
| Intimation | a hint, indirect suggestion. |
| Opulent | wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose. |
| 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 | not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude. |
| Verbatim | word for word; exactly as written or spoken. |
| Warily | cautiously, with great care. |