Vocab 16 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Ambidextrous
Able to use both hands equally well
Adulterate
To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
Augment
To make larger, increase
Bereft
Deprived of, made unhappy through a loss
Deploy
To position or arrange to utilize, to form up
Dour
Stern unyielding: gloomy, ill humored
Fortitude
Courage in facing difficulties
Gape
To stare with open mouth, to open wide
Gibe
To utter taunting words, an expression of scorn
Guise
An external appearance, cover, mask
Insidious
Intended to deceive or entrap, sly treacherous
Intimation
A hing, indirect suggestion
Opulent
Wealthy luxurious, ample, grandiose
Pliable
Easily bent, flexible, easily influenced
Reiterate
To say again, repeat
Stolid
Not easily moved, mentally or emotionally, dull unresponsive
Tentative
Experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant
Unkempt
Not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished rude
Verbatim
Word for word exact
Warily
Cautiously, with great care