Unit 1 Vocabulary (10th grade)

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