Vocabulary terms ERWC

Adulterate

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

Ambidextrous

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

Augment

To make larger, increase

Bereft

deprived of, made unhappy through a loss

Deploy

To position, or arrange, to utilize

Dour

Stern, unyielding, gloomy

Fortitude

courage in facing difficulties

Gape

to stare with an open mouth, to open wide

Gibe

to utter taunting words, to insult

Guise

an external appearance, cover, mask

Insidious

Intended to deceive, sly

Intimation

A hint, indirect suggestion

Opulent

wealthy, luxurious

Pliable

easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Reiterate

To say again, repeat

Stolid

calm, dependable; showing little emotion

Tentative

uncertain, experimental in nature

Unkempt

not combed, untidy, not properly maintained

Verbatim

word for word, exactly as written

Wearily

cautious, with great care