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Vocab Unit 1
Unit 1
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English
10th Grade
09/14/2015

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Term
Adulterate
Definition
Verb
To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
Term
Ambidextrous
Definition
Adjective
Able to use both hands well; skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
Term
Augment
Definition
Verb
To make larger, increase
Term
Bereft
Definition
Adjective
Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
Term
Deploy
Definition
Verb
To position or arrange;to form up
Term
Dour
Definition
Adjective
Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humoured
Term
Fortitude
Definition
Noun
Courage in facing difficulties
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Gape
Definition
Verb
To stare with an open mouth; to open mouth wide; to open wide
Term
Gibe
Definition
Verb
To utter taunting words
Noun
An expression of scorn
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Guise
Definition
Noun
External appearance, cover, mask
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Insidious
Definition
Adjective
Intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
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Intimation
Definition
Noun
A hint, indirect suggestion
Term
Opulent
Definition
Adjective
Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandoise
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Pliable
Definition
Adjective
Easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
Term
Reiterate
Definition
Verb
To say again, repeat
Term
Stolid
Definition
Adjective
Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
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Tentative
Definition
Adjective
Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
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Unkempt
Definition
Adjective
Not combed; untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished
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Verbatim
Definition
Adjective/adverb
Word for word; exactly as written or spoken
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Warily
Definition
Adverb
Cautiously, with great care
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