Unit 1

Question 1

Adulterate

Answer 1

To corrupt, make worse by addition of something of lower value

Question 2

Ambidextrous

Answer 2

Able to use both hands equally well, very skillful

Question 3

Augment

Answer 3

To make larger, increase

Question 4

Bereft

Answer 4

Deprive of, made unhappy through a loss

Question 5

Disinclined

Answer 5

Unwilling, tending away from

Question 6

Edible

Answer 6

Fit to eat

Question 7

Fortitude

Answer 7

Courage in facing difficulties

Question 8

Gape

Answer 8

To stare with open mouth, to open the mouth wide

Question 9

Gibe

Answer 9

To utter taunting words, expression of scorn

Question 10

Guise

Answer 10

External appearance, cover, mask

Question 11

Insidiuous

Answer 11

Designed or intended to deceive or entrap, sly, tracherous

Question 12

Intimation

Answer 12

Hint, indirect suggestion.

Question 13

Opulent

Answer 13

wealthy, luxurious

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

Question 19

Verbatim

Answer 19

Word for word, exactly as given written or spoken

Question 20

Warily

Answer 20

Cautiosly, with great care