Vocabulary Unit 1 Definitions

adulterate

Verb. To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

ambidextrous

Adjective. Equally skillful with each hand

augment

Verb. To make something greater by adding to it

bereft

Adjective. Sorrowful through loss or deprivation

deploy

Verb. Place troops or weapons in battle formation

dour

Adjective. Relentlessly severe, gloomy in manner of appearance

fortitude

Noun. Courage in pain or adversity

gape

Verb/Noun. Look with amazement/A wide opening

gibe

Noun/Verb. An insulting remark; taunt/making insulting remarks

guise

Noun. An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation

insidious

Adjective. Working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

intimation

Noun. A hint, indirect suggestion

opulent

Adjective. Lavish, rich and luxurious

pliable

Adjective. Easily bent; flexible. (Not just materials, but can refer to minds)

reiterate

Verb. To say, state, or perform again

stolid

Adjective. Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

tentative

Adjective. Not certain or fixed

unkempt

Adjective. Having an untidy appearance.

verbatim

Adjective. Using exactly the same words

warily

Adjective. Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.