Unit 1

Question 1

Adulterate

Answer 1

(v.) 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 skilful; deceitful, hypocritical

Question 3

Augment

Answer 3

(v.) 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

(v.) 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

Question 11

Insidious

Answer 11

intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

Question 12

Intimation

Answer 12

(n.) 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

(v.) 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