Unit 1 Flashcards
adulterate
to corrupt; to leave in poorer quality by adding something inferior
ambidextrous
equally skillful with both hands
augment
to make something greater by adding to it
bereft
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
dour
relentlessly severe; appearing gloomy or sour
deploy
to move troops into position for military action
fortitude
courage in pain or adversity
gape
to be or become wide open
gibe
an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt
guise
general external appearance; semblance
insidious
spreading in a hidden and often harmful way
intimation
a hint or direct suggestion
opulent
lavish, rich, luxurious
pliable
easily bent or flexible
reiterate
to say, state, or perform again
stolid
dull, unresponsive, showing little excitement or motivation
tentative
uncertain
unkempt
having an untidy appearance
verbatim
in exactly the same words as were used originally
warily
cautiously, carefully
