Vocabulary Level E

Unit 1Words 1 - 10

adulterateDEF = to corrupt, make worse by the

addition of something of lesser valueSYN = contaminate, pollute, sullyANT = purify, purge, expurgateRelated words? “Adultery” – to corrupt or pollute a

MARRIAGE

The pollution from the factory ADULTERATED

the air.

ambidextrousDEF = able to use both hands equally well; very

skillful; deceitful, hypocriticalSYN = versatile, facileANT = clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit

Connection?“BI” = 2 A BIcycle has 2 wheels.An amBIdextrous pitcher can throw with 2 hands.

augmentDEF = to make larger, increaseSYN = enlarge, supplement, amplifyANT = decrease, diminish

Many Hollywood starlets get injections

of collagen to AUGMENT their lips.

bereft

DEF = deprived of, made unhappy through a loss

SYN = bereavedANT = replete, well provided

Rhyme Connection = “I was bereft because he left.”

deploy

DEF = to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

SYN = station, organize

Connection?TROOPS! Deploy the troops!

In this picture the troops have been DEPLOYED into a specific

ARRANGEMENT.

dourDEF = stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humoredSYN = harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnineANT = cheery, inviting, genial

Rhyme Connection: The dour person had a sour expression on his face.

fortitudeDEF = courage in facing difficultiesSYN = resolve, steadfastness, mettleANT = fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness

Root Word Connection = A FORT is a stronghold where brave soldiers live.

gape

DEF = to stare with an open mouth; to open the mouth wide, to open wide

SYN = gawk, ogle

Traffic Connection = “Gaper’s Delay” – when people staring at a traffic accident cause even WORSE traffic delays!

gibe

DEF = (v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scornSYN = ridicule, mock, deride, jeerANT = compliment, praise

Which is Which? Noun or Verb?

When the bully gibed the small boy, it was clear that the gibes were really hurting the boy’s feelings.

You’re a dweeb!!

guiseDEF = an external appearance, cover, maskSYN = costume, semblance, pretense

Word Connection = Disguise = Dis-GUISEA disguise changes your appearance!

In the movie Home Alone, the thieves inspected

homes they wanted to rob under the GUISE of police

officers.

adulterate bereft deploygape

SYNONYMS:

1. deprived of the companionship of a beloved pet

2.stared into the huge jaws of a crocodile

3.station the remaining guards at the north exit

4.polluted the water with toxic chemicals

ambidextrous fortitudeguise

Completing the Sentence:1.The ____________ of the refugees allowed

them to survive life-threatening situations and still have hope for the future.

2. The thief worked his way into the computer system of the bank under the ________ of being a computer-system technician.

3. Being _________ was one of the main reasons Jerry was so adept at juggling.

augment dourgibe

ANTONYMS:1. in order to diminish the amount of

troops overseas2.in response to the bully’s

compliment3.the cheery expression on the

greeter’s face

Vocabulary Level E

Unit 1Words 11- 20

insidious DEF = (adj.) intended to deceive or

entrap; sly, treacherousSYN = cunning, underhanded, perfidiousANT = frank, ingenuous, aboveboard

Word Connection:“The sneaky bank robbery was an INSIDIOUS INSIDE JOB.”

This mousetrap is INTENDED to INSIDIOUSLY ENTRAP mice and kill

them.

intimation DEF = (n.) a hint, INdirect suggestionSYN = clue, INdication, INkling

When John winked at me,he gave me an INTIMATIONthat he was trying to fool his parents.

opulent DEF = (adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample,

grandioseSYN = rich, lavish, plentiful, abundantANT = poverty-stricken, wretched,

destituteWord

Connection:OPALS are

OPULENT

pliable DEF = (adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily

influencedSYN = supple, adaptable, resilientANT = rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant

You can use PLIers to help you BEND things like this copper wire

reiterate DEF = (v.) to say again, repeat SYN = restate, rehash, recapitulateParrots

often REITERATE

what people say

around them.

stolid DEF = (adj.) not easily moved mentally

or emotionally; dull, unresponsiveSYN = impassive, phlegmaticANT = emotional, oversensitive, high-

strung

Word Connection:STOLID = SOLID (not easily moved)

tentative DEF = (adj.) experimental in nature;

uncertain, hesitantSYN = provisional, inconclusiveANT = definite, conclusive, confirmedWord Connection:“A TenTaTive person will only stick a Toe in the waterso she can TesT it.”

unkempt DEF = (adj.) not combed; untidy; not

properly maintained; unpolished; rudeSYN = sloppy, disheveled, disordered,

roughANT = well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty

Word Connection:“The UNKEMPT office needed to be more frequently KEPT UP.”

verbatim DEF = (adj., adv.) word for word;

exactly as written or spokenSYN = (adj.) exact; (adv.) preciselyANT = (adj.) paraphrased

The teacher could tell that the students cheated because

Sally copied George’s

paper VERBATIM.

warily DEF = (adv.) cautiously, with great careSYN = carefully, prudently, gingerlyANT = recklessly, heedlessly,

incautiously

Word Connection:“Walk down the mountainWARILY so you can be AWARE of any danger!”

intimationunkempt warily opulent

SYNONYMS:1. We attended the lavish holiday banquet.

2.They were a group of tired and untidy travelers.

3.The seasoned performer gave no indication of being nervous.

4. Be sure to proceed carefully into unknown waters.

pliable tentativeverbatimCompleting the Sentences:1. The check forger practiced the millionaire’s

handwriting for long hours to be sure he could reproduce the $1,000,000 check ______________.

2.Warming up and stretching before a game makes muscles more _________ and helps athletes avoid injury.

3.Although both companies were still a bit uncertain, they were able to reach a _______________ agreement for a merger between the two groups.

stolid reiterateinsidious Antonyms:• The Queen’s guards at Windsor Palace are

so overly emotional that they never even blink.

• The police officer knew that the mobster’s business operations were all aboveboard.

• Refusing to repeat herself, the teacher stood not speaking in front of the class.