vocabulary list 1

adulterate

to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser valuesynonyms: contaminate, pollute, make impureantonyms: purify, purge

ambidextrous

able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocriticalsynonyms: versatile, deceptive, talentedantonyms: clumsy, untalented, increase

augment

to make larger, increasesynonyms: enlarge, supplementantonyms: decrease, diminish

bereft

deprived of; made unhappy through a losssynonyms: bereaved, devoid, robbed, wantingantonyms: replete, well provided, full

deploy

to position or arrange; to utilize; to form upsynonyms: stationed, organize, displayantonyms: none

dour

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humoredsynonyms: harsh, bleakantonyms: cheery, inviting

fortitude

courage in facing difficultiessynonyms: resolves, steadfastnessantonyms: fearfulness, timidity

gape

to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open widesynonyms: gawkantonyms: none

gibe

to utter taunting words; an expression of scornsynonyms: ridicule, mockantonyms: compliment, praise

guise

an external appearance, cover, masksynonyms: costume, disguiseantonyms: none

insidious

intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacheroussynonyms: cunning, underhandantonyms: frank, ingenuous

intimation

a hint, indirect suggestion synonyms: clue, indicationantonyms: none

opulent

wealthy, luxurioussynonyms: rich, lavishantonyms: poverty, poor