Vocab Unit 1

English 9

Vocabulary List #1

Dr. Brozovich

1 adulterate = to corrupt

2 ambidextrous = 1) able to use both hands equally well; 2) very skillful; 3) deceitful

3 augment = to make larger

4 bereft = 1) deprived of; 2) made unhappy through a loss

5 deploy = 1) to position or arrange; 2) to utilize; 3) to form up

6 dour = stern

7 fortitude = courage in facing difficulties

8 gape = 1) to stare with open mouth; 2) to open the mouth wide; 3) to open wide

9 gibe = 1) to utter taunting words; 2) an expression of scorn

10 guise = an external appearance

11 insidious = 1) intended to deceive or entrap; 2) sly

12 intimation = a hint

13 opulent = 1) wealthy; 2) ample; 3) grandiose

14 pliable = 1) easily bent; 2) easily influenced

15 reiterate = to say again

16 stolid = 1) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; 2) dull

17 tentative = 1) experimental in nature; 2) uncertain

18 unkempt = 1) not combed; 2) untidy; 3) not properly maintained; 4) unpolished

19 verbatim = 1) word for word; 2) exactly as written or spoken

20 warily = cautiously