English 1 Vocab: Quiz 1 Flashcards

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(adj) deprived of; made unhappy through loss

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Bereft

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2
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(n) courage in facing difficulties

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Fortitude

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3
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(v) to stare with open mouth; to open mouth wide; to open wide

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Gape

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4
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(v) to utter taunting words (n) an expression of scorn

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Gibe

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5
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(adj) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude

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Unkempt

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6
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(adv) cautiously, with great care

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Warily

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(adj) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

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Ambidextrous

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(v) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

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Adulterate

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9
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(adj) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

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Tentative

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10
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(v) to say again, repeat

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Reiterate

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(adj)(adv) word for word; exactly as written or spoken

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Verbatim

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(adj) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

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Dour

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13
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(adj) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

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Pliable

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14
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(n) a hint, indirect suggestion

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Intimation

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15
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(adj) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

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Stolid

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16
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(n) an external appearance, cover, mask

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Guise

17
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(v) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up.

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Deploy

18
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(adj) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

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Opulent

19
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(v) to make larger, increase

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Augment

20
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(adj) intended to deceive or entrap; sly or treacherous

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Insidious