Unit 1

HN ENG II Unit 1 Vocab, Created on Quizlet by Mrs. Warner

adulterate

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

Ambedextrous

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; an expression of scorn

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, unresponsive

tentative

experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Unkempt

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

verbatim

word for word; exactly as written or spoken

warily

cautiously, with great care