eng unit 1 vocab

Question 1

adulterate

Answer 1

(v) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value. synonym: contaminate antonym: purify

Question 2

ambidextrous

Answer 2

(adj) able to use both hands equally well, very skillful, deceitful. synonym: versatile
antonym: clumsy

Question 3

augment

Answer 3

(v) to make larger
synonym: enlarge
antonym: diminish

Question 4

bereft

Answer 4

(adj) deprived of
synonym: bereaved
antonym: well provided

Question 5

deploy

Answer 5

(v) to position or arrange
synonym: organize

Question 6

dour

Answer 6

(adj) gloomy, unyielding, stern
synonym: harsh, bleak
antonym: cheery

Question 7

fortitude

Answer 7

(n)courage in facing difficulties
synonym: resolve
antonym: fearfulness

Question 8

gape

Answer 8

(v) to stare with an open mouth
synonym: gawk

Question 9

gibe

Answer 9

(v) to utter taunting words
synonym: mock
antonym: praise

Question 10

guise

Answer 10

(n) an external appearance, mask
synonym: costume

Question 11

insidious

Answer 11

(adj) intended to deceive or entrap
synonym: sly, cunning
antonym: frank

Question 12

intimation

Answer 12

(n) a hint
synonym: clue

Question 13

opulent

Answer 13

(adj) wealthy, luxurious
synonym: rich
antonym: poor

Question 14

pliable

Answer 14

(adj) easily bent
synonym: flexible
antonym: rigid

Question 15

reiterate

Answer 15

(v) to say again, repeat
synonym: restate

Question 16

stolid

Answer 16

(adj) not easily moved mentally or emotionally
synonym: dull, impassive
antonym: emotional

Question 17

tentative

Answer 17

(adj) uncertain
synonym: hesitant
antonym: sure, final

Question 18

unkempt

Answer 18

(adj) not combed, untidy
synonym: sloppy
antonym: tidy, clean

Question 19

verbatim

Answer 19

(adj, adv) word for word, exactly as written or spoken
synonym: (adj) exact (adv) precisely
antonym:(adj) paraphrased

Question 20

warily

Answer 20

(av) cautiously, with great care
synonym: carefully
antonym: recklessly