Unit 1 Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary flashcards featuring terms and definitions from Unit 1.

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; 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