Vocab 1-3 English Flashcards
dour
sullen, gloomy
Adulterate
to debase or make impure by adding inferior materials or elements, use cheaper, inferior or less desirable goods in the production
insidious
intended to entrap or beguile
stolid
unemotional, indifferent
ambidextrous
able to use both hands equally well
forttitude
mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation
intimation
the act of intimating, or making known indirectly
tentative
of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt
augment
to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent. increase
gape
to stare with open mouth, as in wonder
opulent
wealthy, rich, or affluent
unkempt
uncared for or neglected
bereft
deprived
gibe
to utter mocking or scoffing words
pliable
easily bent
verbatim
in exactly the same words
deploy
to spread out so as to form an extended front or line
guise
The way someone looks. Outward appearance
reiterate
to say or do again or repeatedly
warily
in a wary manner. watchful. cautious, or alert
adroit
skillful or dexterous
amicable
characterized by or showing goodwell
averse
having a strong feeling or opposition
belligerent
warlike
benevolent
characterized by or exposing goodwill or kindly feelings
cursory
going rapidly over something, without noticing details
duplicity
deceitfulness in speech or conduct
extol
to praises highly
feasible
capable of being done
grimace
a facial expresion
