TA Vocab Unit 1

Question 1

adulterate (v)

Answer 1

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

Question 2

ambidextrous (adj)

Answer 2

able to use both hands equally well.

Question 3

augment (v)

Answer 3

to make larger or increase

Question 4

bereft (adj)

Answer 4

deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Question 5

deploy (v)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

dour (adj)

Answer 6

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Question 7

fortitude (noun)

Answer 7

courage in facing difficulties

Question 8

gape (verb)

Answer 8

to stare with open mouth; to open mouth wide

Question 9

gibe (noun)

Answer 9

an expression of mockery or taunt (scorn)

Question 10

guise (noun)

Answer 10

an external appearance, cover, mask

Question 11

insidious (adj)

Answer 11

intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

Question 12

intimation (noun)

Answer 12

a hint, indirect suggestions

Question 13

opulent (adj)

Answer 13

wealthy, luxurious; ample

Question 14

pliable (adj)

Answer 14

easily bent

Question 15

reiterate (verb)

Answer 15

to say again or repeat

Question 16

stolid (adj)

Answer 16

not easily moved mentally, or emotionally; dull

Question 17

tentative (adj)

Answer 17

not permanent; experimental in nature; uncertain

Question 18

unkempt (adj)

Answer 18

not combed; untidy; not properly maintained

Question 19

verbatim (adj)

Answer 19

word for word

Question 20

warily (adv)

Answer 20

cautiously, with great care