AP English Terms SM1

Adulterate

to corrupt or make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

Ambidextrous

able to use both hands equally well

Augment

to make larger, increase

Bereft

deprived of or made unhappy through a loss

Deploy

to position or arrange, to utilize, to form up

Dour

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Fortitude

courage in the face of difficulties

Gape

to stare with mouth open

Gibe

to make insulting or mocking remarks

Guise

external appearance, cover, mask

Insidious

intended to deceive or entrap

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, emotionally or mentally

Tentative

experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant

Unkempt

not combed, untidy, not properly maintained

Verbatim

word for word, exactly as written or spoken

Warily

cautiously, with great care