YANG Lesson 1 Vocab and Synonyms

Question 1

Definition of Adulterate

Answer 1

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

Question 2

3 Synonyms of Adulterate

Answer 2

contaminate, pollute, sully

Question 3

Definition of Ambidextrous

Answer 3

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

Question 4

2 Synonyms of Ambidextrous

Answer 4

versatile, flexible

Question 5

Definition of Augment

Answer 5

(v.) to make larger, increase

Question 6

2 Synonyms of Augment

Answer 6

supplement, amplify

Question 7

Definition of Bereft

Answer 7

(adj.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Question 8

1 Synonym of Bereft

Answer 8

bereaved

Question 9

Definition of Deploy

Answer 9

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

Question 10

2 Synonyms of Deploy

Answer 10

station, organize

Question 11

Definition of Dour

Answer 11

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

Question 12

4 Synonyms of Dour

Answer 12

harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine

Question 13

Definition of Fortitude

Answer 13

(n.) courage in facing difficulties

Question 14

3 Synonyms of Fortitude

Answer 14

resolve, steadfastness, mettle

Question 15

Definition of Gape

Answer 15

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

Question 16

1 Synonym of Gape

Answer 16

ogle

Question 17

Definition of Gibe

Answer 17

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

Question 18

4 Synonyms of Gibe

Answer 18

(v.) ridicule, mock, deride, jeer

Question 19

Definition of Guise

Answer 19

(n.) an external appearance, cover, mask

Question 20

3 Synonyms of Guise

Answer 20

costume, semblance, pretense

Question 21

Definition of Insidious

Answer 21

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

Question 22

3 Synonyms of Insidious

Answer 22

cunning, dastardly, perfidious

Question 23

Definition of Intimation

Answer 23

(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion

Question 24

2 Synonyms of Intimation

Answer 24

clue, inkling

Question 25

Definition of Opulent

Answer 25

(adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Question 26

3 Synonyms of Opulent

Answer 26

rich, plentiful, abundant

Question 27

Definition of Pliable

Answer 27

(adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

Question 28

2 Synonyms of Pliable

Answer 28

adaptable, resilient

Question 29

Definition of Reiterate

Answer 29

(v.) to say again, repeat

Question 30

2 Synonyms of Reiterate

Answer 30

restate, recapitulate

Question 31

Definition of Stolid

Answer 31

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

Question 32

2 Synonyms of Stolid

Answer 32

impassive, phlegmatic

Question 33

Definition of Tentative

Answer 33

(adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

Question 34

2 Synonyms of Tentative

Answer 34

provisional, inconclusive

Question 35

Definition of Unkempt

Answer 35

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

Question 36

2 Synonyms of Unkempt

Answer 36

sloppy, disordered, rough

Question 37

Definition of Verbatim

Answer 37

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

Question 38

2 Synonyms of Verbatim

Answer 38

(adj.) exact; (adv.) precisely

Question 39

Definition of Warily

Answer 39

(adv.) cautiously, with great care

Question 40

2 Synonyms of Warily

Answer 40

prudently, gingerly