language part 1

Question 1

ambidextrous

Answer 1

(adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful,
hypocritical

Question 2

reiterate

Answer 2

(v.) to say again, repeat

Question 3

adulterate

Answer 3

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

Question 4

unkempt

Answer 4

adj.) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude

Question 5

pliable

Answer 5

(adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Question 6

augment

Answer 6

(v.) to make larger, increase

Question 7

bereft

Answer 7

adj., part.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Question 8

gibe

Answer 8

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

Question 9

fortitude

Answer 9

(n.) courage in facing difficulties

Question 10

stolid

Answer 10

(adj.) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

Question 11

gape

Answer 11

(v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

Question 12

insidious

Answer 12

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

Question 13

opulent

Answer 13

(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Question 14

verbatim

Answer 14

adj.) word for word; (adv.) exactly as written or spoken

Question 15

intimation

Answer 15

(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion

Question 16

dour

Answer 16

adj.) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Question 17

deploy

Answer 17

(v.) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Question 18

guise

Answer 18

(n.) an external appearance, cover, mask

Question 19

tentative

Answer 19

(adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Question 20

warily

Answer 20

adv.) cautiously, with great care