Vocabulary List #1
Adulterate (verb) To corrupt or make worse
Very skillful, usually with both hands Ambidextrous (adjective) Very skillful, usually with both hands
To make larger or increase Augment (verb) To make larger or increase
Bereft (adjective) Deprived of
Deploy (verb) To position or arrange
Stern, gloomy, ill-humored Dour (adjective) Stern, gloomy, ill-humored
Fortitude (noun) Courage
Gape (verb) To open wide
Gibe (verb\noun) To taunt; a scornful expression
Guise (noun) External appearance; Mask
Intended to deceive or entrap; sly Insidious (adjective) Intended to deceive or entrap; sly
Intimation (noun) A hint or suggestion
Opulent (adjective) Wealthy, Luxurious
Pliable (adjective) Easily bent; flexible
Reiterate (verb) To repeat
Stolid (adjective) Dull or unresponsive
Tentative (adjective) Hesitant, uncertain
Unkempt (adjective) Not combed, untidy
Verbatim (adjective/adverb) Word for word
Warily (adverb) Cautiously