Vocab1

Question 1

Adulterate

Answer 1

poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically an inferior one.

Question 2

Ambidextrous

Answer 2

able to use the right and left hands equally well.\

Question 3

Fortitude

Answer 3

: strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage.

Question 4

Guise

Answer 4

n external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something.

Question 5

Insidious

Answer 5

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Question 6

Reiterate

Answer 6

say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Question 7

Stolid

Answer 7

calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Question 8

Tentative

Answer 8

not certain or fixed; provisional.

Question 9

Unkempt

Answer 9

(especially of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance.

Question 10

Verbatim

Answer 10

in exactly the same words as were used originally. (word for word)

Question 11

Bereft

Answer 11

deprived of or lackin

Question 12

Deploy

Answer 12

move (troops or equipment) into position for military action.

Question 13

Gape

Answer 13

be or become wide open.

Question 14

Intimation

Answer 14

an indication or hint.

Question 15

Opulent

Answer 15

ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.

Question 16

Augments

Answer 16

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

Question 17

Dour

Answer 17

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.

Question 18

Gibe

Answer 18

an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt.

Question 19

Pliable

Answer 19

easily bent; flexible.

Question 20

Warily

Answer 20

cautiously; carefully.