Vocab Unit 1

Adulterate

(verb) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value.

Ambidextrous

(adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

Augment

(verb) to make larger, increase

Bereft

(adj., part.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Deploy

(verb) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Dour

(adj.) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Fortitude

(noun) courage in facing difficulties

Gape

(verb) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

Gibe

(verb) to utter taunting words(noun) an expression of scorn

Guise

(noun) an external appearance, cover, mask

Insidious

(adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

Intimation

(noun) a hint, indirect suggestion

Opulent

(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Pliable

(adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Reiterate

(verb) to say again, repeat

Stolid

(adj.) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull

Tentative

(adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Unkempt

(adj.) not combined; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude

Verbatim

(adj., adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Warily

(adv.) cautiously, with great care