Vocabulary Workshop Level E Unit 1
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English SAA 2012-2013, English I, Ms. Hill G block, English 1- Ms. Lusby 2012-2013, the peeps, Pine Crest group, 8th grade at pc only (see more)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Adulterate | (verb) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value Synonyms: contaminate, pollute, sully Antonyms: purify, purge, expurgate |
| Ambidextrous | (adjective) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical Synonyms: versatile, facile Antonyms: clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit |
| Augment | (verb) to make larger, increase Synonyms: enlarge, supplement, amplify Antonyms: decrease, diminish |
| Bereft | (adjective) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss Synonyms: bereaved Antonyms: replete, well provided |
| Deploy | (verb) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up Synonyms: station, organize |
| Dour | (adjective) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored Synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine Antonyms: cheery, inviting, genial |
| Fortitude | (noun) courage in facing difficulties Synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle Antonyms: fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness |
| Gape | (verb) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide Synonyms: gawk, ogle |
| Gibe | (verb) to utter taunting words; (noun) an expression of scorn Synonyms: (verb) ridicule, mock, deride, jeer Antonyms: (noun) compliment, praise |
| Guise | (noun) an external appearance, cover, mask Synonyms: costume, semblance, pretense |
| Insidious | (adjective) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous Synonyms: cunning, underhanded, perfidious Antonyms: frank, ingenious, aboveboard |
| Intimation | (noun) a hint, indirect suggestion Synonyms: clue, indication, inkling |
| opulent | (adjective) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose Synonyms: rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant Antonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute |
| Pliable | (adjective) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced Synonyms: supple, adaptable, resilient Antonyms: rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant |
| Reiterate | (verb) to say again, repeat Synonyms: restate, rehash, recapitulate |
| Stolid | (adjective) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic Antonyms: emotional, oversensitive, high-strung |
| Tentative | (adjective) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant Synonyms: provisional, inconclusive Antonyms: definite, conclusive, confirmed |
| Unkempt | (adjective) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude Synonyms: sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough Antonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty |
| Verbatim | (adjective., adverb) word for word; exactly as written or spoken Synonyms: (adjective) exact; (adverb) precisely Antonyms: (adjective) paraphrased |
| Warily | (adverb) cautiously, with great care Synonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerly Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously |
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