Unitl 1 Grade 10 vocab (Pre-Ap english)

Question 1

To corrupt; leave in poorer quality by adding something inferior

Answer 1

Adulterate

Question 2

Equally skillful with both hands

Answer 2

Ambidextrous

Question 3

To make something greater by adding to it

Answer 3

Augment

Question 4

Sorrowful through loss or deprivation

Answer 4

Bereft

Question 5

To move troops in position for military action

Answer 5

Deploy

Question 6

Relentlessly severe; appearing gloomy or sour

Answer 6

Dour

Question 7

Courage in pain, or adversity

Answer 7

Fortitude

Question 8

To be or become wide open

Answer 8

Gape

Question 9

An insult or mocking remark; A taunt

Answer 9

Gibe

Question 10

General external appearance; Semblance

Answer 10

Guise

Question 11

Spreading in a hidden and often harmful way

Answer 11

Insidious

Question 12

A hint or direct suggestion

Answer 12

Intimation

Question 13

Lavish, rich, luxurious

Answer 13

Opulent

Question 14

Easily bent, or flexible

Answer 14

Pliable

Question 15

To say,state,or preform again

Answer 15

Reiterate

Question 16

Dull, unresponsive, showing little excitement or motivation

Answer 16

Stolid

Question 17

Uncertain

Answer 17

Tentative

Question 18

having an untidy appearance

Answer 18

Unkempt

Question 19

in exactly the same words that were used originally

Answer 19

Verbatim

Question 20

Cautiously, carefully

Answer 20

Warily