Vocab definitions Unit 1

Question 1

ambidextrous

Answer 1

able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

Question 2

augment

Answer 2

to make larger, increase

Question 3

deploy

Answer 3

to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Question 4

gibe

Answer 4

to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn

Question 5

intimation

Answer 5

a hint,ma direct suggestion

Question 6

opulent

Answer 6

wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Question 7

reiterate

Answer 7

to say again, repeat

Question 8

stolid

Answer 8

not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull unresponsive

Question 9

tentative

Answer 9

experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Question 10

unkempt

Answer 10

not combed; intidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude

Question 11

adulterate

Answer 11

to corrupt, make worse by addition of something of lesser value

Question 12

bereft

Answer 12

deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Question 13

dour

Answer 13

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Question 14

fortitude

Answer 14

courage in facing difficulties

Question 15

gape

Answer 15

to stare with an open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

Question 16

guise

Answer 16

an external appearance, cover mask

Question 17

insidious

Answer 17

intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

Question 18

pliable

Answer 18

easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Question 19

verbatim

Answer 19

word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Question 20

warily

Answer 20

cautiously, with great care