#1 Definitions Flashcards
to corrupt; make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
adulterate
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
ambidextrous
to make larger, increase
augment
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
bereft
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
deploy
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
dour
courage in facing difficulties
fortitude
to stare with open mouth, to open mouth wide; to open wide
gape
to utter taunting words;
an expression of scorn
gibe
an external appearance, cover, mask
guise
intended to deceive, or entrap; sly treacherous
insidious
a hint, indirect suggestion
intimation
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
opulent
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
pliable
to say again, repeat
reiterate
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
stolid
experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
tentative
not combed; untidy; not properly, maintained, unpolished, rude
unkempt
word for word; exactly as written or spoken
verbatim
cautiously, with great care
warily
