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BHS Vocabulary Unit 1
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10th Grade
09/28/2011

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insidious
Definition

(adj) deceptive, tricky, sneaky

Dr.Evil is insidious when it comes with doing deals.

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intimation
Definition

(noun) a jint or clue

I do not like how hard question dont give you intimations to solve it.

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opulent
Definition

(adj)rich, wealthy, luxurious

The lamborghini shows that the person is opulent.

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pliable
Definition

(adj) bendable

when the metal is heated it becomes pliable.

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reiterate
Definition

(verb) repeat

Teachers always have to reiterate what the say so that students can learn better.

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stolid
Definition

(adj) does not show any emotions

The kid had a stolid face for five seconds when he found out that his cat died but then he started to cry.

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tentative
Definition

(adj) changeable 

The kids face tentatively went from being happy to being sad.

 

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Unkempt
Definition

(adj) sloppy

After getting up late Mr.L went to work and looked unkempt when he got there.

 

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verbatim
Definition

(adj) word for word

The person verbatim what she was saying and wrote it on a paper 

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warily
Definition

(adverb) carefully 

I always warily look around every time i cross the street. 

 

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Adulterate 
Definition

(verb) to make cheaper by adding something.

How can you tell whether the chopped meat patty you ate for lunch had been adulterate with artificial coloring.

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Ambidextrous 
Definition

(adj) able to use both hands equally well

Some people are ambidextrous when it comes with throwing rocks or writing. 

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Augment 
Definition

(verb) to make larger,enlarge in size number,strength.

The roman empire needed to augment their military so that they can be more powerful.  

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Bereft 
Definition

(verb) to deprive ruthlessly or by force.

This kid tried out for soccer he was bereft when he found out he did not make it.

 

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Deploy
Definition

(verb) To arrange in position or to move strategically or appropriately 

The soccer coach deploy each player by his or her position.

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Dour
Definition

(adj) sullen, gloomy.

The kid had a dour expression when he tasted the milk.

 

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Fortitude 
Definition

(noun) mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty,adversity,danger,or temptation.

A person is always fortitude for life when a family member dies.

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Gape 
Definition

(verb) to stare with open mouth, as in wonder.

 I gaped when i saw Jennifer Lopez for the first time.

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Gibe
Definition

(verb) to utter mocking or scuffing words or expression.

people started gibe at this kid when he fell and spill all of his drink on his shirt. 

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Guise 
Definition

(verb) general external appearance, aspect. 

 

 

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