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(v) alter or debase,often for profit.
The child adulterated the milk with dirt. |
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(adj)able to use both hands very well
Baseball players can bat equally because they are ambidextrous. |
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(v)to increase or make larger
I will augment my arms by going to the gym. |
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(adj)deprived
The old man bereft of his after the accident. |
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(adj)to spread out so as to form an extended front line
The coach will deploy football players into the field. |
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(adj) sullen, gloomy
The childd had a dour expression on his face after he was punished. |
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(n) mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation
People in war must have fortitude everyday |
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(v) to stare with open mouth or scoffing, as in wonder
The men gaped at the beautiful women. |
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(n) general external apearance
The private detective used a guise so that he could get secret information |
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(adj)tricky,sneaky,deceptive.
The bank robbers had a very insidious plan. |
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(adj) bendable.
The sticks were very pliable. |
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(adv)changeable, very carefully.
My RSVP to your party is tentative |
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(v)repeat
The teacher had to reiterate everything she said because her students didnt listen. |
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(adj)unresponsive, no emotions
The boy was stolid when he was told about his mothers death. |
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(v) desheveled.
My room is very unkempt. |
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(adj) Rich, luxorious
Bill Gates lives a very opulent lifestyle. |
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(adv&adj) word for word
They wrote down the speech at the trial verbatim. |
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(adv) cautiously
They walked through the woods warily. |
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(v) to utter mocking or scoffing words
The students gibed there teacher. |
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(n)a clue, hint
The detectives had no intimation as to the bank robbers had planned next. |
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