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08/27/2014

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Adulterate
(a dul te rate)
Definition
(verb) to corrupt, make worseby the addition of something of lesser value
Synonyms- contaminate, pollute, sully
Anyonyms- purify, purge, expurgate
Term
Ambidextrous
(am bi dex trous)
Definition
(adjective) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
Synonyms- versatile, flexible
Antonyms- clumsy, all thumbs
Term
Augment
(aug ment)
Definition
(verb) to make larger, increase
Synonyms- supplement, amplify
Antonyms- decrease, diminish
Term
Bereft
(be reft)
Definition
(adjective, paticiple) derived of; made unhappy through a loss
Synonyms- bereaved
Antonyms- replete, well provided
Term
Deploy
(de ploy)
Definition
(verb) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
Synonyms- station, organize
Term
Dour
(dour)
Definition
(adjective) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
Synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine
Antonyms: cheery, inviting, genial
Term
Fortitude
(For ti tude)
Definition
(Noun) courage in facing difficulties
Synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle
Antonyms: fearfulness, faintheartedness
Term
Gape
(Gape)
Definition
(Verb) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
Term
Gibe
(Gibe)
Definition
(Verb) to utter taunting words
(Noun) an expression of scorn
Synonyms: (v) ridicule, mock, deride, here
Antonyms: (n) compliment, praise
Term
Guise
(Guise)
Definition
(Noun) an external appearance, cover, mask
Synonyms: costumes, semblance, pretense
Term
Insidious
(In sid i ous)
Definition
(Adjective) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
Synonyms: cunning, dastardly, perfidious
Antonyms: Frank, ingenious, aboveboard
Term
Intimation
(In Ti ma tion)
Definition
(Noun) a hint, indirect suggestion
Synonyms: clue, inkling
Term
Opulent
(Op yu lent)
Definition
(Adjective) wealthy, luxurious, ample; grandiose
Synonyms: rich, plentiful, abundant
Antonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute
Term
Pliable
(Pli a ble)
Definition
(Adjective) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
Synonyms: adaptable, resilient
Antonyms: inflexible, recalcitrant
Term
Reiterate
(Re it e rate)
Definition
(Verb) to say again, repeat
Synonyms: restate, recapulate
Term
Stolid
(Stol Id)
Definition
(Adjective) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic
Antonyms: emotional, oversensitive
Term
Tentative
(Ten ta tiv)
Definition
(Adjective) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
Synonyms: provisional, inconclusive
Antonyms: conclusive, confirmed
Term
Unkempt
( un kempt)
Definition
(Adjective) not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude
Synonyms: sloppy, disordered, rough
Antonyms: well groomed, tidy
Term
Verbatim
( ver ba tem)
Definition
(Adjective, adverb) word for word, exactly as written or spoken
Synonyms: (adj) exact, (adv) precisely
Antonyms: (adj) paraphrased
Term
Warily
(War i ly)
Definition
(Adverb) cautiously, with great care
Synonyms: prudently, gingerly
Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously
Term
Adroit
(A droit')
Definition
(Adjective) skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
Synonyms- clever, deft, slick, dexterous
Antonyms-clumsy, inept, all thumbs
Term
Amicable
(Am' e ke bel)
Definition
(Adjective) peaceful, friendly
Synonyms- congenial, neighborly, cordial
Antonyms-hostile, antagonistic
Term
Averse
( e vers')
Definition
(Adjective) having a deep seats distaste, opposed, unwilling
Synonyms-disinclined, loath
Antonyms- favorably disposed, eager, keen
Term
Belligerent
(Be lij' e rant)
Definition
(Adjective) given to fighting, warlike, combative, aggressive
(Noun) one at war, one engaged in war
Synonyms- (adj) assertive, truculent, pugnacious
Antonyms- (adj) peaceful, conciliatory, placid
Term
Benevolent
(Be nev' e lent)
Definition
(Adjective) kindly, charitable
Synonyms- benign, well meaning
Antonyms- malicious, spiteful
Term
Cursory
(Ker' se re)
Definition
(Adjective) hasty, not thorough
Synonyms- quick, superficial, perfunctory
Antonyms- thorough, painstaking, careful
Term
Duplicity
(Du plis' e te)
Definition
(Noun) treachery, deceitful
Synonyms- double dealing, chicanery
Term
Extol
(Ek stol')
Definition
(Verb) to praise extravagantly
Synonyms- glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail
Antonyms- criticize, belittle, disparge
Term
Feasible
Definition
(Adjective) possible, able to be done
Term
Grimace
Definition
(Noun) a wry face, facial distortion
(Verb) to make a wry face
Term
Holocaust
Definition
(Noun) a large scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
Term
Impervious
Definition
(Adjective) not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance
Term
Impetus
Definition
(Noun) a moving force, impulse, stimulus
Term
Jeopardy
Definition
(Noun) danger
Term
Meticulous
Definition
(Adjective) extremely careful; particular about details
Term
Nostalgia
Definition
(Noun) a longing for something past; homesick
Term
Quintessence
Definition
(Noun) the purest essence or form of something; the most typical
Term
Retrogress
Definition
(Verb) to move backwards; to return to an earlier condition
Term
Scrutinize
Definition
(Verb) to examine closely
Term
Tepid
Definition
(Adjective) Lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest
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