Vocabulary Unit 1

Adulterate The Food and Drug Administration protects consumers from adulterated food. to corrupt contaminate pollute

The ambidextrous man can write clearly using his right or left hand. able to use both hands skillful versatile adept

Upperclassmen should augment the confidence of the freshmen. to make larger increase enlarge supplement amplify

Bill was bereft after the loss of his pet cow. deprived of made unhappy through a loss bereaved

When skydiving, you must deploy your parachute. to position or arrange to utilize to form up station organize

In many old portraits people often have a dour look on their face. stern gloomy ill-humored harsh bleak

The wrestler showed great fortitude when fighting the alligator. courage in facing difficult times resolve steadfastness mettle (strength of character)

I couldn’t help but gape at the giant spaceship. to stare with open mouth gawk ogle (gaze fixed eye)

You shouldn’t gibe your friend if you beat him at video games. taunt ridicule mock

The thief wore the guise of a lady. mask costume pretend to be something else

The scientist’s insidious plan gave him the title Mad Scientist. intended to deceive/trick or fool cunning underhanded

The runner showed no intimation of being tired. clue hint

He drove a red Ferrari and had the most opulent car on the lot. wealthy rich lavish plentiful

The pizza dough should be smooth and pliable in order to shape. easily bent flexible supple adaptable

Reiterate The students weren’t listening so the teacher had to reiterate the directions several times. to say again repeat restate

The man on trial remained stolid while the verdict was read. unresponsive not easily moved mentally or emotionally impassive

The dog was tentative about entering the cold water. uncertain hesitant temporary

The man who never took a shower had a very unkempt appearance. untidy sloppy disheveled

Recite verbatim what the alien told you. word for word exact precise

Warily The soccer player warily talked about his legal problems during the TV interview. cautiously carefully