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English U.1 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| verb. to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value. syn: contaminate,pollute,sully ant: purify, purge, expurgate | adulterate |
| adj. able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical syn: versatile, flexible ant: clumsy, all thumbs | ambidextrous |
| verb. to make larger, increase. syn: supplement, amplify ant: decrease, diminish | augment |
| adj. deprived of; made unhapy through a loss syn: bereaved ant: replete, well provided | bereft |
| verb. a position or arrange;to utilize; to form up syn: station, organize | deploy |
| adj. stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored syn: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine ant: cheery, inviting, genial | dour |
| noun. courage in facing difficulties syn:resolve, steadfastness, mettle ant: fearfulness, faithheartedness | fortitude |
| verb. to stare with open mouth syn: ogle | gape |
| verb. to utter taunting words noun.an expression of scorn syn: ridicule, mock, deride, jeer ant: compliment, praise | gibe |
| noun. an external apearance, cover, mask syn: costume, semblance, pretense | guise |