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Vocabulary List 3
English
10
English
10th Grade
01/07/2012

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Term
Adulterate
Definition

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

synonyms: contaminate, pollute, sully

Term
Augment
Definition

(verb) to make larger, increase

synonyms: enlarge, supplement, amplify

Term
Deploy
Definition

(verb) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

synonyms: station, organize

Term
Fortitude
Definition

(noun) courage in facing difficulties

synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle

Term
Guise
Definition

(noun) an external appearance, cover, mask.

synonyms: costume, semblance, pretense

Term
Insidious
Definition

(adjective) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous.

synonyms: cunning, underhanded, perfidious

Term
Intimation
Definition

(noun) a hint, indirect suggestion.

synonyms: clue, intimation, inkling

 

Term
Opulant
Definition

(adjective) wealthy, luxurious, ample; grandiose.

synonyms: rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant

Term
Tentative
Definition

(adjective) experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant.

synonyms: provisional, inconclusive

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Unkempt
Definition

(adjective) not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude.

synonyms: sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough

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