Sophomore Unit 1 Vocabulary

20 vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from Sophomore Unit 1.

Adulterate

v. To corrupt or degrade by adding something of lesser value.

Ambidextrous

adj. Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful or hypocritical.

Augment

v. To make larger; to increase.

Bereft

adj. + part. - Deprived of something; made unhappy through a loss.

Deploy

v. To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up.

Dour

adj. Stern, unyielding, gloomy, or ill-humored.

Fortitude

n. Courage in facing difficulties.

Gape

v. To stare with mouth open; to open wide.

Gibe

v. To utter taunting words; an expression of scorn.

Guise

n. An external appearance, cover, or mask.

Insidious

adj. Intended to deceive or entrap; sly; treacherous.

Intimation

n. A hint or indirect suggestion.

Opulent

adj. Wealthy, luxurious, ample, or grandiose.

Pliable

adj. Easily bent or flexible; easily influenced.

Reiterate

v. To say again; to 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.