Level E 9th vocab

Adulterate

(v.) to

corrupt, make worse by

the addition of something

of lesser value

Ambidextrous

(adj.) able to use

both hands equally well

Augment

(v.) to make larger,

Increase

Bereft

(adj.) deprived of; made unhappy

through a loss

Deploy

(v.) to position or

arrange; to utilize; to form up

Dour

(adj.) stern, unyielding,

gloomy, ill-humored

Fortitude

(n.) courage in facing

Difficulties

Gape

(v.) to stare with open mouth;

to open the mouth wide; to open

Wid

Gibe

(v.) to utter taunting

Words ; (n.) an expression of scorn

Guise

(n.) an external

appearance, cover, mask; Insidious

Opulent

(adj.) wealthy,

luxurious; ample; grandiose

Pliable

(adj.) 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

Warily

(adv.) cautiously,

with great care

Dyna

• Power

• Strength

Mal

• Bad

Insidious

(adj.) intended to

deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

Intimation

(n.) a hint, indirect

suggestion