English Vocabulary 1 - Grade 9

Question 1

Adulterate

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Ambidextrous

Answer 2

Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

Question 3

Augment

Answer 3

To make larger, increase

Question 4

Bereft

Answer 4

Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Question 5

Deploy

Answer 5

To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Question 6

Dour

Answer 6

Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Question 7

Fortitude

Answer 7

Courage in facing difficulties

Question 8

Gape

Answer 8

To stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

Question 9

Gibe

Answer 9

(v) To utter taunting words

(n) An expression of scorn

Question 10

Guise

Answer 10

An external appearance, cover, mask (Disguise)

Question 11

Insidious

Answer 11

Intended to deceive or entrap; sly; treacherous

Question 12

Intimation

Answer 12

A hint, indirect suggestion

Question 13

Opulent

Answer 13

Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Question 14

Pliable

Answer 14

Easily bent, flexible, easily influenced

Question 15

Reiterate

Answer 15

To say again, repeat

Question 16

Stolid

Answer 16

Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

Question 17

Tentative

Answer 17

Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Question 18

Unkempt

Answer 18

Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude

Question 19

Verbatim

Answer 19

Word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Question 20

Warily

Answer 20

Cautiously, with great care