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

adj. able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

Question 3

augment

Answer 3

v. to make larger, increase

Question 4

bereft

Answer 4

adj. part. deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Question 5

deploy

Answer 5

v. to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Question 6

dour

Answer 6

adj. stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Question 7

fortitude

Answer 7

n. 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

n. an external appearance, cover, mask

Question 11

insidious

Answer 11

adj. intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

Question 12

intimation

Answer 12

n. a hint, indirect suggestion

Question 13

opulent

Answer 13

adj. wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Question 14

pliable

Answer 14

adj. easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Question 15

reiterate

Answer 15

v. to say again, repeat

Question 16

stolid

Answer 16

adj. not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull; unresponsive

Question 17

tentative

Answer 17

adj. experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant

Question 18

unkempt

Answer 18

adj. not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude

Question 19

verbatim

Answer 19

adj., adv. word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Question 20

warily

Answer 20

adv. cautiously, with great care