Unit 1

Question 1

Adulterate

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Ambidextrous

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Augment

Answer 3

Verb- To make larger, increase

Question 4

Bereft

Answer 4

Adj.- Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Question 5

Deploy

Answer 5

Verb- To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

Question 6

Dour

Answer 6

Adj.- Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Question 7

Fortitude

Answer 7

Noun- Courage in facing difficulties

Question 8

Gape

Answer 8

Verb- To stare with an open mouth

Question 9

Gibe

Answer 9

Verb- To utter taunting words
Noun- Expression of scorn

Question 10

Guise

Answer 10

Noun- An external appearance, mask

Question 11

Insidious

Answer 11

Adj- Intended to deceive; treacherous

Question 12

Intimation

Answer 12

Noun- A hint or indirect suggestion

Question 13

Opulent

Answer 13

Adj- Wealthy, luxurious, ample

Question 14

Pliable

Answer 14

Adj- Easily bent or flexible

Question 15

Reiterate

Answer 15

Verb- To repeat

Question 16

Stolid

Answer 16

Adj- Not easily moved mentally or emotionally, unresponsive

Question 17

Tentative

Answer 17

Adj- Uncertain or hesitant

Question 18

Unkempt

Answer 18

Adj- Not combed, untidy; unpolished

Question 19

Verbatim

Answer 19

Adj/Adv- Word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Question 20

Warily

Answer 20

Adv- Cautiously, with great care