Edison High School - ENG 9 1H: MARKING PERIOD 1 VOCAB WORDS

Adulterate

To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

Ambidextrous

Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful; hypocritical

Augment

To make larger, increase

Bereft

Deprived of, made unhappy through a loss

Deploy

To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Dour

Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Fortitude

Courage in facing difficulties

Gape

To stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

Gibe

To utter taunting words

Guise

An external appearance, cover, mask

Insidious

Intended to deceive or entrap; sly; treacherous

Intimation

A hint, indirect suggestion

Opulent

Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Pliable

Easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Reiterate

To say again, repeat

Stolid

Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull

Tentative

Experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant

Unkempt

Not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude

Verbatim

Word for word

Warily

Cautiously; with great care

Adroit

Skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind

Amicable

Peaceable; friendly

Averse

Having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling