Vocab Unit 1 Level E

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; deceitful, hypocritical

augment (v.)

to make larger, increase

bereft (adj., part.)

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 wide

gibe (v.)

to utter taunting words

gibe (n.)

an expression of scorn

guise (n.)

an external appearance, cover, mask

insidious (adj.)

intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

intimation (n.)

a hint, indirect suggestion

opulent (adj.)

wealthy, luxurious, ample; grandiose

pliable (adj.)

easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

reiterate (adj.)

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 (adv.)

cautiously, with great care