English Midterm

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Adulterate

Question 2

to make larger, increase

Answer 2

augment

Question 3

deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Answer 3

bereft

Question 4

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Answer 4

dour

Question 5

courage in facing difficulties

Answer 5

fortitude

Question 6

intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

Answer 6

insidious

Question 7

a hunt, indirect suggestion

Answer 7

intimation

Question 8

wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose

Answer 8

opulent

Question 9

not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

Answer 9

stolid

Question 10

experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Answer 10

tentative

Question 11

not combed, untidy; not properly maintained

Answer 11

unkempt

Question 12

to utter taunting words (v), expression of scorn (n)

Answer 12

gibe

Question 13

word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Answer 13

verbatim

Question 14

unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous

Answer 14

altruistic

Question 15

having contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action

Answer 15

ambivalent

Question 16

lean; sharp cornered; gaunt

Answer 16

angular

Question 17

overbearingly assuming; insolently proud

Answer 17

arrogant

Question 18

strong disinclination, disliking

Answer 18

aversion

Question 19

intense dislike; to treat with scorn

Answer 19

disdain

Question 20

to degrade, to speak of someone or something in derogatory manner

Answer 20

disparage

Question 21

inequality, the condition or fact of being unequal in age, rank , or degree

Answer 21

disparity

Question 22

to decorate

Answer 22

embellish