Unit 1 Sadlier Vocab Flashcards
Adulterate
(v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
ambidextrous
(adj) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
augment
(v) to make larger, increase
bereft
(adj, part) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
deploy
(v) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
dour
(adj) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
fortitude
(n) courage in facing difficulties
gape
(v) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
gibe
(v) to utter taunting words
(n) an expression of scorn
guise
(n) external appearance, cover, mask
insidious
(adj) intended to deceive of entrap; sly; treacherous
intimation
(n) a hint, indirect suggestion
opulent
(adj) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
pliable
(adj) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
reiterate
(v) to say again, repeat
stolid
(adj) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
tentative
(adj) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
unkempt
(adj) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
verbatim
(adj, adv) word for word; exactly as written or spoken
warily
(adv) cautiously, with great care