Unit 1

Question 1

Adulterate

Answer 1

v.) 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

v.) to make larger, increase

Question 4

Bereft

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Deploy

Answer 5

v.) 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

n.) courage in facing difficulties

Question 8

Gape

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Gibe

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Guise

Answer 10

n.) an external appearance, cover, mask

Question 11

Insidious

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Intimation

Answer 12

n.) a hint, indirect suggestion

Question 13

Opulent

Answer 13

adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample, grandiose

Question 14

Pliable

Answer 14

adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Question 15

Reiterate

Answer 15

v.) to say again, repeat

Question 16

Stolid

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Tentative

Answer 17

adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Question 18

Unkempt

Answer 18

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

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