SAT Level E Unit 1

adulterate

to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

ambidextrous

able to use both hands equally well;very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

augment

increase

bereft

deprived of

deploy

to position or to arrange

dour

stern, gloomy

fortitude

courage of facing difficulties

gape

to stare with open mouth

gibe

(v) to utter taunting words; (n) an expression of scorn

guise

an external appearance, mask

insidious

intended to deceive or entrap

intimation

a hint

opulent

wealthy

pliable

flexible; easily influenced

reiterate

repeat

stolid

not easily moved mentally or emotionally

tentative

experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

unkempt

untidy

verbatim

word for word; exactly as written or spoken

warily

cautiously, with great care