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Vocab Unit 1
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Language - English
10th Grade
09/03/2010

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Adulterate
Definition
(v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
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Ambidextrous
Definition
(adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful; hypocritical
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Augment
Definition
(v.) to make larger; increase
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Bereft
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(adj.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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Deploy
Definition
(v.) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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Dour
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(adj.) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
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Fortitude
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(n.) courage in facing difficulties
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Gape
Definition
(v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
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Gibe
Definition
(v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn
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Guise
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(n.) an external appearance, cover, mask
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Insidious
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(adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
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Intimation
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(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion
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Opulent
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(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
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Pliable
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(adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
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Reiterate
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(v.) to say again, repeat
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Stolid
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(adj.) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
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Tentative
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(adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
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Unkempt
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(adj.) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
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Verbatim
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(adj. adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken
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Warily
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(adv.) cautiously, with great care
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