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