Unit 1 vocab

Question 1

a’dulterate

Answer 1

verb; to make worse by the addition of something, of lesser value

Question 2

be’reft

Answer 2

adjective; to be deprived or made unhappy through loss

Question 3

‘fortitude

Answer 3

noun; courage in facing difficulties

Question 4

guis’e

Answer 4

noun; an external appearance, cover, or mark

Question 5

‘opulent

Answer 5

adjective; wealthy and luxurious, or ample

Question 6

‘stolid

Answer 6

adjective; not easily moved, mentally or emotionally, or dull and unresponsive

Question 7

ver’batim

Answer 7

adverb; in exactly the same words

adjective; corresponding word for word

Question 8

ambi’dextrous

Answer 8

adjective; able to use both hands equally well, or deceitful and hippocritical.

Question 9

de’ploy

Answer 9

verb; to position or arrange, or to form up

Question 10

gape’

Answer 10

verb; to stare with open mouth, or to open wide.

Question 11

in’sidious

Answer 11

adjective; intending to deceive or entrap, or sly and treacherous.

Question 12

‘pliable

Answer 12

adjective; easily bent or influenced

Question 13

‘tentative

Answer 13

adjective; experimental in nature, or uncertain and hesitant.

Question 14

‘warily

Answer 14

adverb; cautiously, or with great care.

Question 15

aug’ment

Answer 15

verb, to make larger, or increase

Question 16

‘dour

Answer 16

adjective, stern and unyielding, or gloomy and ill-humored

Question 17

gibe’

Answer 17

verb; to utter taunting words
noun; expression of scorn

Question 18

inti’mation

Answer 18

noun; a hint or indirect suggestion

Question 19

re’iterate

Answer 19

verb; to say again or repeat

Question 20

un’[kempt

Answer 20

adjective; untidy, not properly maintained, or rued