Unit 1

Question 2

adulterate

Answer 2

to corrupt, make worse VERB

Question 3

ambidextrous

Answer 3

able to use both hands equally well, very skillful ADJ

Question 4

augment

Answer 4

to make larger, increase V

Question 5

bereft

Answer 5

deprived of, made unhappy through a loss ADJ

Question 6

deploy

Answer 6

to position or arrange; to utilize V

Question 7

dour

Answer 7

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored ADJ

Question 8

fortitude

Answer 8

courage in facing difficulties N

Question 9

gape

Answer 9

to stare with open mouth V

Question 10

gibe

Answer 10

to utter taunting words V

Question 11

guise

Answer 11

an external experience, cover, mask N

Question 12

insidious

Answer 12

intended to deceive or entrap ADJ

Question 13

intimation

Answer 13

a hint, indirect suggestion N

Question 14

opulent

Answer 14

wealthy, luxurious ADJ

Question 15

pliable

Answer 15

easily bent, flexible ADJ

Question 16

reiterate

Answer 16

to say again, repeat V

Question 17

stolid

Answer 17

not easily moved mentally or emotionally ADJ

Question 18

tentative

Answer 18

experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant ADJ

Question 19

unkempt

Answer 19

not combed; untidy ADJ

Question 20

verbatim

Answer 20

word for word, exactly written as spoken ADJ ADV

Question 21

warily

Answer 21

cautiously, with great care ADV