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Unit 1 Level E
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English
10th Grade
09/11/2014

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Term
Adulterate
Definition

(v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something lesser value

Synonyms: contaminate, pollute, sully

Antonyms: purify, purge, expurgate

Term
Ambidextrous
Definition

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

Synonyms: versatile, facile

Antonyms: clumsy, all thumbs, maladroite 

Term
Augment
Definition

(v.) to make larger, increase

Synonyms: enlarge, supplement, amplify

Antonyms: decrease, diminish

Term
Bereft
Definition

(adj. part) deprived of; make unhappy through a loss

Synonyms: bereaved

Antonyms: replete, well provided

Term
Deploy
Definition

(v.) to postition or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Synonyms: station, organize

Term
Dour
Definition

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

Synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine

Antonyms: cheery, inviting, genial

Term
Fortitude
Definition

(n.) courage in facing difficulties

Synonyms: resolve, steadfasness, mettle

Antonysm: fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness

Term
Gape
Definition

(v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

Synonyms: gawk, ogle

Term
Gibe
Definition

(v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn

Synonyms: (v.) ridicule, mock, deride, jeer

Antonyms: (n.) compliment, praise

 

Term
Guise
Definition

(n.) an external appearance, cover, mask

Synonyms: constume, semblance, pretense

Term
Insidious
Definition

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

Synonyms: cunning, underhanded, perfidious

Antonyms: frank, ingenours, aboveboard

Term
Intimation
Definition

(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion

Synonyms: clue, indication, inkling

 

Term
Opulent
Definition

(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Synonyms: rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant

Antonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute

Term
Pliable
Definition

(adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Synonyms: supply, adaptable, resilient

Antonyms: rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant

Term
reiterate
Definition

(v.) to say again, repeat

Synonyms: restate, rehash, recapitulate

Term
Stolid
Definition

(adj.) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

Synonyms: impassive, phlegmative

Antonyms: emotional, oversensitive, high-strung

Term
Tentative
Definition

(adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Synonyms: provisional, inconlusive, 

Antonyms: definite, conclusive, confirmed

Term
Unkempt
Definition

(adj.) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained unpolished, rude

Synonyms: sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough

Antonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty

Term
Verbatim
Definition

(Adj., adv) word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Synonyms: (adj.) exact; (adv.) precisely 

Antonyms: (adj.) paraphrase 

Term
Warily
Definition

(Adv.) cautiously, with great care

Synonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerly

Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously 

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