Vocab Unit 1

Question 1

adulterate

Answer 1

(v) to corrupt, make worse by the addition 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; to 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, 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