Vocabulary 1 1). adulterate (v) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value Flopping during soccer games has really adulterated the game and keeps American from really embracing the sport. Antonym(s) purify purge expurgate Synonym(s) contaminate pollute sully
Vocabulary 1 2). augment (v) to make larger, increase In an attempt to augment his height, Bart adorned himself with clothes and other items that would make him appear taller. Antonym(s) decrease diminish Synonym(s) enlarge supplement amplify
Vocabulary 1 3). bereft (adj) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss The man returned to the pet shop after the parrot he purchased half an hour ago was now bereft of life. Antonym(s) Well provided with Synonym(s) Deprived Bereaved
Vocabulary 1 4). dour (adj) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored Tourists will go to great lengths to try to get the dour guards to smile or laugh. Antonym(s) cheery inviting genial Synonym(s) harsh bleak forbidding
Vocabulary 1 5). gibe (v.) to utter taunting words As soon as he saw how ghastly his tattoo came out, he knew his friends would gibe him. Antonym(s) To compliment To praise Synonym(s) Ridicule Mock jeer
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