Sophomore Vocabulary Unit 1

Vocabulary flashcards covering Unit 1 definitions from the Sophomore Vocabulary lecture notes.

adulterate

(v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

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 wide

gibe

(v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn

insidious

(adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

opulent

(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

pliable

(adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

stolid

(adj.) not easily moved mentally or emotionally, dull, unresponsive

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