Vocab Unit 3
Ambidextrous – able to use both hands equally well When Mike broke his right arm, he had to become ambidextrous to live life.
Bereft -deprived of, made unhappy through a loss After my pet frog Hoppy died, I was bereft for weeks.
Dour – stern; unyielding; gloomy; ill-humored Dr. Rank is a very dour character.
Gape – to stare with open mouth When the accident was happening all I could do was stare and gape.
Opulent – wealthy, luxurious His opulence was evident when he pulled up to prom in a million dollar car.
Reiterate – to say again; repeat The teacher had to reiterate her directions because the students were talking.
Unkempt – not combed; untidy My mother grounded me because my room was very unkempt, there is laundry all over the floor.
Verbatim – word for word; exactly as written or spoken Ms. Bourne reiterated (adv)the directions verbatim. This morning I read online a verbatim (adj) account of President Trumps speech.
Warily – cautiously; with great care I warily approached the cave because I was told there was a bear in there.
Adroit – skillful; expert in the use of hands or mind The ninja in the lego movie was very adroit in harming his opponents.