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Vocabulary unit 1
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English
10th Grade
09/15/2010

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Term
Adulterate
Definition
To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value, syn: pollute, Ant: purify
Term
Ambidextrous
Definition

able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

syn: versatile, ant: clumsy

Term
augment
Definition

to make larger, increase

syn: enlarge, ant: decrease

Term
bereft
Definition
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss syn: bereaved, ant: well provided
Term
deploy
Definition

to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

 syn: station

Term
dour
Definition

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

syn: harsh forbidding,

ant: cheery, inviting

Term
fortitude
Definition

courage in facing difficulties

syn: resolve

ant: fearfullness

Term
gape
Definition

so stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

syn: gawk

Term
gibe
Definition

to utter taunting words, an expression of scorn

syn: mock

ant: praise

Term
guise
Definition

an external appearance, cover, mask

syn: costume

Term
insidious
Definition

intended to deceive or entrap, sly treacherous

syn: cunning

ant: frank

Term
intimation
Definition

a hint, indirect suggestion

syn: clue

Term
opulent
Definition

wealthy, luxurious; ample, grandiose

syn: rich

ant: poverty-stricken

Term
pliable
Definition

easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

syn: supple

ant: rigid

Term
reiterate
Definition

to say again, repeat

syn: restate

Term
stolid
Definition

not easily moved mentally or emotioally; dull, unresponsive

syn: impassive

ant: emotional

Term
tentative
Definition

experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

syn: inconclusive

ant: definitie  

Term
unkempt
Definition

not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude

syn: sloppy

ant: well groomed

Term
verbatim
Definition

word for word; exactly as written or spoken

syn: exact

ant: paraphrased

Term
warily
Definition

cautiously, with great care

syn: carefully

ant: recklessly

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