Unit 1 Vocab

Adulterate

To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

Part of Speech of Adulterate?

Verb

Synonyms of Adulterate?

Contaminate, pollute, sully

Antonyms of Adulterate?

Purify, purge, expurgate

Ambidextrous

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

Part of Speech of Ambidextrous?

Adjective

Synonyms of Ambidextrous?

Versatile, facile

Antonyms of Ambidextrous?

Clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit

Augment

To make larger, increase

Part of Speech of Augment?

Verb

Synonyms of Augment?

Enlarge, supplement, amplify

Antonyms of Augment?

Decrease, diminish

Bereft

Deprived of, made unhappy through a loss

Part of Speech of Bereft?

Adjective

Synonym of Bereft?

Bereaved

Antonyms of Bereft?

Replete, well provided

Deploy

To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Part of Speech of Deploy?

Verb

Synonyms of Deploy?

Station, organize

Dour

Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Part of Speech of Dour?

Adjective

Synonyms of Dour?

Harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine

Antonyms of Dour?

Cheery, inviting, genial

Fortitude

Courage in facing difficulties

Part of Speech of Fortitude?

Noun

Synonyms of Fortitude?

Resolve, steadfastness, mettle

Antonyms of Fortitude?

Fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness

Gape

To stare with an open mouth; to open the mouth wide, to open wide

Part of Speech of Gape?

Verb

Synonyms of Gape?

Gawk, ogle

Gibe

(v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn

Parts of Speech of Gibe?

Noun and Verb

Synonyms of Gibe?

Ridicule, mock, deride, jeer

Antonyms of Gibe?

Compliment, praise

Guise

An external appearance, cover, mask

Part of Speech of Guise?

Noun

Synonyms of Guise?

Costume, semblance, pretense

Insidious

Intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

Synonyms of Insidious?

Cunning, underhanded, perfidious

Antonyms of Insidious?

Frank, ingenuous, aboveboard

Part of Speech of Insidious?

Adjective

Intimation

A hint, indirect suggestion

Part of Speech of Intimation?

Noun

Synonyms of Intimation?

Clue, indication, inkling

Opulent

Wealthy, luxurious; ample, grandiose

Part of Speech of Opulent?

Adjective

Synonyms of Opulent?

Rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant

Antonyms of Opulent?

Poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute

Pliable

Easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Part of Speech of Pliable?

Adjective

Synonyms of Pliable?

Supple, adaptable, resilient

Antonyms of Pliable?

Rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant

Reiterate

To say again, repeat

Part of Speech of Reiterate?

Verb

Synonyms of Reiterate?

Restate, rehash, recapitulate

Stolid

Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

Part of Speech of Stolid?

Adjective

Synonyms of Stolid?

Impassive, phlegmatic

Antonyms of Stolid?

Emotional, oversensitive, high-strung

Tentative

Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Part of Speech of Tentative?

Adjective

Synonyms of Tentative?

Provisional, inconclusive

Antonyms of Tentative?

Definite, conclusive, confirmed

Unkempt

Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished; rude

Part of Speech of Unkempt?

Adjective

Synonyms of Unkempt?

Sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough

Antonyms of Unkempt?

Well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty

Verbatim

Word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Parts of Speech of Verbatim?

Adjective and Adverb

Synonyms of Verbatim?

(adj.) exact; (adv.) precisely

Antonyms of Verbatim?

(adj.) paraphrased

Warily

Cautiously, with great care

Part of Speech of Warily?

Adverb

Synonyms of Warily?

Carefully, prudently, gingerly

Antonyms of Warily?

Recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously