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nicolesunit1vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adulterate | to corrupt; to contaminate |
| ambidextrous | able to use hands equally well; very skillful |
| augment | to make larger, increase |
| bereft | deprived of |
| deploy | to utilize; to position or arrange |
| dour | stern, ill-humored |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with open mouth |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| guise | an external appearance, mask |
| insidious | intended to deceive or entrap, sly |
| intimation | a hint |
| opulent | wealthy, luxurious |
| pliable | easily bent, flexible |
| reiterate | repeat |
| stolid | not easily moved mentally or emotionally |
| tentative | uncertain, hesitant |
| unkempt | untidy; messy; unpolished |
| verbatim | word for word |
| warily | cautiously |