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Vocab Unit 1

Vocab Unit 1. Adulterate. (verb) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value. Ambidextrous. (adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical. Augment. (verb) to make larger, increase. Bereft.

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Vocab Unit 1

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  1. Vocab Unit 1

  2. Adulterate (verb) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value.

  3. Ambidextrous (adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

  4. Augment (verb) to make larger, increase

  5. Bereft (adj., part.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

  6. Deploy (verb) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

  7. Dour (adj.) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

  8. Fortitude (noun) courage in facing difficulties

  9. Gape (verb) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

  10. Gibe (verb) to utter taunting words (noun) an expression of scorn

  11. Guise (noun) an external appearance, cover, mask

  12. Insidious (adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

  13. Intimation (noun) a hint, indirect suggestion

  14. Opulent (adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

  15. Pliable (adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

  16. Reiterate (verb) to say again, repeat

  17. Stolid (adj.) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull

  18. Tentative (adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

  19. Unkempt (adj.) not combined; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude

  20. Verbatim (adj., adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken

  21. Warily (adv.) cautiously, with great care

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