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Unit 1
Vocabulary
20
English
8th Grade
01/08/2013

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Term
adulterate
del'
Definition
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value (v.)
Term
ambidextrous
dek'
Definition
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical (adj)
Term
augment
ment'
Definition
to make larger, increase (v.)
Term
bereft
reft'
Definition
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss (adj.)
Term
deploy
ploi'
Definition
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
(v.)
Term
dour
(daur)
Definition
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored (adj.)
Term
fortitude
for'
Definition
courage in facing difficulties
(n.)
Term
gape
(gap)
Definition
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide (v.)
Term
gibe
(jib)
Definition
(v.) to utter taunting words
(n.) an expression of scorn
Term
guise
(giz)
Definition
an external appearance, cover, mask (n.)
Term
insidious
sid'
Definition
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous (adj.)
Term
intimation
ma'
Definition
a hint, indirect suggestion (n.)
Term
opulent
ap'
Definition
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose (adj.)
Term
pliable
pli'
Definition
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced (adj.)
Term
reiterate
it'
Definition
to say again, repeat (v.)
Term
stolid
stal'
Definition
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull; unresponsive (adj.)
Term
tentative
ten'
Definition
experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant (adj.)
Term
unkempt
kempt'
Definition
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude (adj.)
Term
verbatim
ba'
Definition
word for word; exactly as written or spoken (adj. adv.)
Term
warily
war'
Definition
cautiously, with great care (adv.)
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