Unit 1 - Vocab

adulterate

to corrupt

ambidextrous

able to use both hands equally well

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, ill-humored

foritude

courage in pain or adversity

gape

to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

gibe

to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn

guise

an external appearance, cover, mask

insidious

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

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; dull, unresponsive

tentative

uncertain

unkempt

not combed, untidy

verbatim

word for word; exactly as written or spoken

warily

cautiously, with great care