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