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Vocab Unit 1
Unit 1
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English
10th Grade
09/22/2016

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Term
Adulterate
Definition

to corrupt; make worse by adding something of lesser value

synonym: contaminate 

Term
Ambidextrous
Definition

able to use both hands equally well; deceitful 

synonym: versatile 

Term
Augment
Definition

to make larger, increase

synonyme: supplement,amplify 

Term
Bereft
Definition

Deprived of, made unhappy through a loss

Synonym: bereaved 

Term

Deploy 

 

Definition

To position or arrange, to utilize

Synonyms: station, organize 

Term
Dour
Definition

Stern, unyielding, gloomy

Synonyms: harsh, bleak 

Term
Fortitude
Definition

courage in facing difficulties

Synonyms: resolve, steadfastness 

Term
Gape
Definition

To stare with open mouth

Synonym: ogle 

Term
Gibe
Definition

Expressions of scorn; to utter taunting words 

Synonym: ridicule, mock 

Term
Guise
Definition

An external appearance, cover, mask,

Synonym: costume 

Term
Insidious
Definition

Intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous 

Synonym: cunning 

Term
Intimation
Definition

A hint, indirect suggestion

Synonym: clue, inkling 

Term
Opulent
Definition

Wealthy, luxurious

Synonym: rich, plentiful 

Term
Pliable
Definition

Easily bent, flexible, easily influenced

Synonym: adaptable 

Term
Reiterate
Definition

To say again, repeat

Synonym: repeat

Term
Stolid
Definition

Not easily moved mentally or emotionally, unresponsive

Synonym: passive 

Term
Tentative
Definition

Experimental in nature, uncertain

Synonym- provisional 

Term
Unkempt
Definition

Not combed, untidy, unpolished

Synonym: sloppy

Term
Verbatim
Definition

Word for word, exactly as written or spoken

Synonyms: exact, precisely

Term
Warily
Definition

Cautiously, with great care 

Synonyms: prudently, gingerly 

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