English 1 Vocab: Quiz 1 Flashcards
(adj) deprived of; made unhappy through loss
Bereft
(n) courage in facing difficulties
Fortitude
(v) to stare with open mouth; to open mouth wide; to open wide
Gape
(v) to utter taunting words (n) an expression of scorn
Gibe
(adj) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
Unkempt
(adv) cautiously, with great care
Warily
(adj) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
Ambidextrous
(v) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
Adulterate
(adj) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
Tentative
(v) to say again, repeat
Reiterate
(adj)(adv) word for word; exactly as written or spoken
Verbatim
(adj) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
Dour
(adj) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
Pliable
(n) a hint, indirect suggestion
Intimation
(adj) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
Stolid