Vocab Level E Unit 1

Adulterate

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

Ambidextrous

adjective, able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

Augment

verb, to make larger, increase

Bereft

adjective part, deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Deploy

verb, to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Dour

adjective, stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Fortitude

noun, courage in facing difficulties

Gape

verb, to stare with open mouth, to open mouth wide, to open wide

Gibe

verb, to utter taunting words; noun an expression of scorn

Guise

noun, an external appearance, cover, mask

Insidious

adjective, intended to deceive or entrap; sly treacherous

Intimation

noun, a hint, indirect suggestion

Opulent

adjective, wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Pliable

adjective, easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Reiterate

verb, to say again, repeat

Stolid

adjective, not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

Tentative

adjective, experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Unkempt

adjective, not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude

Verbatim

adjective adverb, word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Warily

adverb, cautiously, with great care