Level E - Unit 1

Question 1

adulterate

Answer 1

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

The juice has been adulterated by the addition of artificial colors and preservatives.

Question 2

ambidextrous

Answer 2

adj
able to use both hands equally well
The ambidextrous pitcher was feared by left and right handed batters.

Question 3

augment

Answer 3

v
to make larger, increase
Getting a second job on the weekend augmented her vacation fund.

Question 4

bereft

Answer 4

v
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

She was bereft of her senses when she purchased a $500 sweater.

Question 5

deploy

Answer 5

v
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Troops were deployed to Iraq in hopes of providing peace and safety to the civilians.

Question 6

dour

Answer 6

adj
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

The dour accountant said that we had better start saving or risk poverty in our old age.

Question 7

fortitude

Answer 7

n
courage in facing difficulties

The exhausted marathon runner showed fortitude and he crawled past the finish line.

Question 8

gape

Answer 8

v
to stare with open mouth, to open wide

The children stood gaping at the magician as he performed extraordinary feats.

Question 9

gibe

Answer 9

v
to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn

You must ignore the gibes of your opponents if you are to be successful.

Question 10

guise

Answer 10

n
an external appearance, cover, mask

Penny gained entrance to the party under the guise of a being a waitress for the catering company.

Question 11

insidious

Answer 11

adj
intended to deceive, sly

The insidious plot wreaked havoc on the community.

Question 12

intimation

Answer 12

n
a hint, indirect suggestion

Brad’s girlfriend had no intimation that he was going to propose that evening.

Question 13

opulent

Answer 13

n
wealthy, luxurious

The queen was dressed in opulent garments and jewels.

Question 14

pliable

Answer 14

v
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Children’s minds are very pliable and can learn foreign languages easier than adults.

Question 15

reiterate

Answer 15

v
to say again, repeat

Let me reiterate my order one more time so there is no confusion about about what I want.

Question 16

stolid

Answer 16

adj
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

He was such a stolid supporter of the politician that not even his wife could sway his vote to the other party.

Question 17

tentative

Answer 17

adj
uncertain, hesitant

Let’s set a tentative date for lunch but I have to check my calendar before we make the reservation.

Question 18

unkempt

Answer 18

adj
not combed; untidy, sloppy

His unkempt appearance surely kept him from getting the job at the elite restaurant.

Question 19

verbatim

Answer 19

adj
word for word, paraphrased

I read the quote verbatim so there was no misunderstanding of what was said at the press conference.

Question 20

warily

Answer 20

cautiously, with great care