Vocab Unit 1

Question 1

Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful

Answer 1

Ambidextrous

Adj

Question 2

Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Answer 2

Bereft

Adj

Question 3

Stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored

Answer 3

Dour

Adj

Question 4

Designed or intended to deceive or trap; sly, treacherous

Answer 4

Insidious

Adj

Question 5

Wealthy, luxurious; ample

Answer 5

Opulent

Adj

Question 6

Easily bent, flexible; easily influence

Answer 6

Pliable

Adj

Question 7

Not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

Answer 7

Stolid

Adj

Question 8

Word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Answer 8

Verbatim

Adj

Question 9

Not combed, untidy

Answer 9

Unkempt

Adj

Question 10

Experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant

Answer 10

Tentative

Adj

Question 11

To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of the lesser value

Answer 11

Adulterate

Verb

Question 12

To make larger, increase

Answer 12

Augment

Verb

Question 13

To position or arrange; to utilize

Answer 13

Deploy

Verb

Question 14

To stare with mouth open; to open wide

Answer 14

Gape

Verb

Question 15

To say again, repeat

Answer 15

Reiterate

Verb

Question 16

To utter taunting words;

An expression of scorn

Answer 16

Gibe

Verb; noun

Question 17

Courage in facing difficulties

Answer 17

Fortitude

Noun

Question 18

An external appearance, cover, mask

Answer 18

Guise

Noun

Question 19

A hint, indirect suggestion

Answer 19

Intimation

Question 20

Cautiously, with great care

Answer 20

Warily

Adverb