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bhs vocabulary unit 1
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English
10th Grade
09/28/2011

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Term
adulterate
Definition
(verb) to make impure;to make lesser
The ocean is adulterated with trash and glumps of oil.
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ambidextrous
Definition
(adj.) using both hands equally well
My brother is ambidextrous because he's able to play the drums very well.
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augment
Definition
(verb) to increase;to larger
The augment of students this year is very amazing theirs hardly any room in the hallways.
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bereft
Definition
(verb) to deprive and make desolate
My grandpa is bereft of his older brother an he misses him more and more everyday.
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deploy
Definition
(verb) to place strategically
The teacher deployed each student into a seat making sure that no one will distrupt the class by talking.
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dour
Definition
(adj.) sullen; gloomy
Since the day was very dour all the students felt lazy and tired in their classes.
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fortitude
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(noun) strenght and courage in facing danger or trouble
the soldier came when needed standing with fortitude and faith.
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gape
Definition
(noun) to stare with mouth, as wonder
The audience gaped at the horrifying scene in the movie.
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gibe
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(verb) to mock; jeer
The kids gibed at the young boys flamboyant clothing.
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guise
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(noun) outward appearance
The young girl came in guise as a friend to lauren not knowing the the girl didnt really like her at all.
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insidious
Definition
(adj.) deceptive
The criminal made an insidious plan to rob the bank.
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intimation
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(noun) not showing
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opulent
Definition
(adj.) expensive,luxurious
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pliable
Definition
(verb) to repeat
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stolid
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(adj.) emotionless
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tentative
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(adj.) easliy changeable
The teacher sat each student in a seat as he told them the the seats were tentative.
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unkempt
Definition
(adj.) describing ones appereance
As the the boy walked along in school everyone continued to stare and talk about how unkempt he looked
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verbatim
Definition
(adj.) word for word
The college student sat in class as she took doen the professors speech verbatim.
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warily
Definition
(adj.) carefully
The baby warily wobbled as she took her first steps towards her father.
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