Level E - Unit 1

Terms in this set (20)

Adulterate
To corrupt; to make worse by the addition of something
Ambidextrous
Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful
Augment
To make larger, increase
Bereft
Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
Deploy
To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
Dour
Stern; unyielding; gloomy
Fortitude
Courage in facing difficulties
Gape
To stare with open mouth;
Gibe
To utter taunting words; expression of scorn
Guise
An external appearance; cover; mask
Insidious
Intended to deceive or entrap; sly; treacherous
Intimation
A hint; indirect suggestion
Opulent
Wealthy; luxurious; ample; grandiose
Pliable
Easily bent; flexible; easily influenced
Reiterate
To say again, repeat
Stolid
Not easily moved mentally or emotionally
Tentative
Uncertain; experimental in nature
Unkempt
Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained
Verbatim
Word for word; exactly as written or spoken
Warily
Cautiously; with great care
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