eng unit 1 vocab Flashcards
adulterate
(v) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value. synonym: contaminate antonym: purify
ambidextrous
(adj) able to use both hands equally well, very skillful, deceitful. synonym: versatile
antonym: clumsy
augment
(v) to make larger
synonym: enlarge
antonym: diminish
bereft
(adj) deprived of
synonym: bereaved
antonym: well provided
deploy
(v) to position or arrange
synonym: organize
dour
(adj) gloomy, unyielding, stern
synonym: harsh, bleak
antonym: cheery
fortitude
(n)courage in facing difficulties
synonym: resolve
antonym: fearfulness
gape
(v) to stare with an open mouth
synonym: gawk
gibe
(v) to utter taunting words
synonym: mock
antonym: praise
guise
(n) an external appearance, mask
synonym: costume
insidious
(adj) intended to deceive or entrap
synonym: sly, cunning
antonym: frank
intimation
(n) a hint
synonym: clue
opulent
(adj) wealthy, luxurious
synonym: rich
antonym: poor
pliable
(adj) easily bent
synonym: flexible
antonym: rigid
reiterate
(v) to say again, repeat
synonym: restate
stolid
(adj) not easily moved mentally or emotionally
synonym: dull, impassive
antonym: emotional
tentative
(adj) uncertain
synonym: hesitant
antonym: sure, final
unkempt
(adj) not combed, untidy
synonym: sloppy
antonym: tidy, clean
verbatim
(adj, adv) word for word, exactly as written or spoken
synonym: (adj) exact (adv) precisely
antonym:(adj) paraphrased
warily
(av) cautiously, with great care
synonym: carefully
antonym: recklessly
