English - Unit 1 Vocab

Adulterate

Definition: (v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
Synonyms: Contaminate, pollute, sully
Antonyms: Purify, purge, expurgate

Ambidextrous

Definition: (adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful
Synonyms: versatile, facile
Antonyms: clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit

Augment

Definition: (v.) to make larger, increase
Synonyms: enlarge, supplement, amplify
Antonyms: decrease, diminish

Bereft

Definition: (adj., part.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
Synonyms: bereaved
Antonyms: replete, well provided

Deploy

Definition: (v.) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
Synonyms: station, organize
Antonyms:

Dour

Definition: (adj.) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
Synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine
Antonyms: cheery, inviting, genial

Fortitude

Definition: (n.) courage in facing difficulties
Synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle
Antonyms: fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness

Gape

Definition: (v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
Synonyms: gawk, ogle
Antonyms:

Gibe

Definition: (v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn
Synonyms: (v.) ridicule, mock, deride, jeer
Antonyms: (n.) compliment, praise

Guise

Definition: (n.) an external appearance, cover, mask
Synonyms: costume, semblance, pretense
Antonyms:

Insidious

Definition: (adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
Synonyms: cunning, underhanded, perfidious
Antonyms: frank, ingenuous, aboveboard

Intimation

Definition: (n.) a hint, indirect suggestion
Synonyms: clue, indication, inkling
Antonyms:

Opulent

Definition: (adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
Synonyms: rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant
Antonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute

Pliable

Definition: (adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
Synonyms: supple, adaptable, resilient
Antonyms: rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant

Reiterate

Definition: (v.) to say again, repeat
Synonyms: restate, rehash, recapitulate
Antonyms:

Stolid

Definition: (adj.) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic
Antonyms: emotional, oversensitive, high-strung

Tentative

Definition: (adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
Synonyms: provisional, inconclusive
Antonyms: definite, conclusive, confirmed

Unkempt

Definition: (adj.) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
Synonyms: sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough
Antonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty

Verbatim

Definition: (adj., adv) word for word; exactly as written or spoken
Synonyms: (adj.) exact; (adv.) precisely
Antonyms: (adj.) paraphrased

Warily

Definition: (adv.) cautiously, with great care
Synonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerly
Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously