Vocabulary Workshop Level E; Unit 1

Adulterate

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

Ambidextrous

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

Augment

(v.) to make larger, increase

Bereft

(adj.) deprive of; made unhappy through a loss

Deploy

to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Dour

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

Fortitude

(n.) courage in facing difficulties

Gape

(v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

Gibe

(v.) (n.) to utter taughting words; an expression of scorn

Guise

(n.) an external appearance, cover, mask

Insidious

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

Intimation

(n.) a hint; indirect suggestion

Opulent

(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Pliable

easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Reiterate

(v.) to say again, repeat

Stolid

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

Tentative

(adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Unkempt

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

Verbatim

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

Warily

(adj.) cautiously, with great care