Vocab Unit 1

Question 1

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

Answer 1

ambidextrous

Question 2

to make larger, increase

Answer 2

augment

Question 3

deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Answer 3

bereft

Question 4

to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Answer 4

deploy

Question 5

stern, gloomy, unyielding, ill-humored

Answer 5

dour

Question 6

courage in facing difficulties

Answer 6

fortitude

Question 7

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

Answer 7

gape

Question 8

an external appearance, cover, mask

Answer 8

guise

Question 9

intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

Answer 9

insidious

Question 10

a hint, in direct suggestion

Answer 10

intimation

Question 11

wealthy, luxurious, ample; grandiose

Answer 11

opulent

Question 12

to utter taunting words; and expression of scorn

Answer 12

gibe

Question 13

easily bent, flexible, easily influenced

Answer 13

pliable

Question 14

to say again; repeat

Answer 14

reiterate

Question 15

not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

Answer 15

stolid

Question 16

experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Answer 16

tentative

Question 17

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

Answer 17

unkempt

Question 18

word for word, exactly as written or spoken

Answer 18

verbatim

Question 19

cautiously; with great care

Answer 19

warily

Question 20

to corrupt, make worse by addition of something of value

Answer 20

Adulterate