Vocabulary Work Flashcards
(24 cards)
ambidextrous
able to use both hands
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
dour
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
fortitude
courage in facing difficulties
gape
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
gibe
to utter taunting words;; an expression of scorn
guise
an external apperance, cover, mask
insidious
intended to decieve or entrap; sly, trecherous
intimation
a hint, indirect suggestion
opulent
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
pliable
easily bent; flexible
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
verbatim
word for word; exactly as written or spoken
warily
cautiously, with great care
adroit
skillfull, expert in the use of hands or mind
amicable
peaceable, friendly
averse
having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
belligerent
given to fighting, warlike; combative;; one at war, one engaged in war