Unit 1 Vocabulary: First Semester

Question 1

Adulterate

Answer 1

V. To corrupt, make worse by the addiction 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; 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, or 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