Level E Vocabulary Unit 1 Quick Sheet
Vocabulary Set A
ambidextrous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Able to use both hands equally well
augment
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To make larger, increase
deploy
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To position or arrange, to utilize, to form up
gibe
Part of Speech: Verb or Noun
Definition: To utter taunting words (verb) OR an expression of scorn (noun)
intimation
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A hint, indirect suggestion
opulent
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose
reiterate
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To say again, repeat
stolid
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
tentative
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant
unkempt
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude
Vocabulary Set B
adulterate
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
bereft
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
dour
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
fortitude
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: Courage in facing difficulties
gape
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
guise
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: An external appearance, cover, mask
insidious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Intended to deceive or trap; sly, treacherous
pliable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
verbatim
Part of Speech: Adjective or Adverb
Definition: Word-for-word, exactly as written or spoken
warily
Part of Speech: Adverb
Definition: Cautiously, with great care