1. Unit One all images shamelessly lifted from google

2. adulterate (VERB) to corrupt, contaminate
Phrase: The company is accused of adulterating its products with cheap additives.
* Synonyms – degrade, spoil, taint * Antonym- purify

3. ambidextrous (ADJ.) able to use both hands equally well;
deceitful & hypocritical
Phrase: I should say he is ambidextrous, but he uses his left hand by preference.
Synonyms – deceitful, deceptive,
hypocritical * Antonym- right-handed

4. augment (VERB) to make larger, increase
Phrase: The recent speech from the President augmented tensions in the Near East.
* Synonyms – supplement, build up, extend * Antonym- decrease

5. bereft (ADJ.) deprived of
Phrase: The unlively place was bereft of human life.
* Synonyms – minus, devoid of, robbed of * Antonym- full, happy

6. deploy (VERB) To position or arrange; to form up
Phrase: The U.S. must deploy their troops where needed.
* Synonyms –expand, open, arrange* Antonym- conclude, end, finish

7. dour (ADJ.) stern and unyielding; gloomy and ill-humored
Phrase: The dour expression of the teacher’s face was funny to people who understood.
*Synonyms – harsh, bleak
* Antonym- cheery

8. fortitude (NOUN) courage in facing difficulties
Phrase: He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude.
* Synonyms – boldness, perseverance, grit * Antonym- apathy, fear
“The strength to resist, the courage to endure.”

9. gape (VERB) To stare with open mouth or to open wide
Phrase: The sail gaped and prohibited the sailors from reaching land.
* Synonyms – glare, gloat, goggle * Antonym- ignore, close

10. gibe (VERB) To utter taunting words (NOUN) An expression of scorn
Phrase: I knew that Nancy was not my friend when she made a gibe about me.
* Synonyms – jab, sarcasm, swipe * Antonym- compliment, flattery
(VERB) To utter taunting words
(NOUN) An expression of scorn

11. guise (NOUN) an external appearance, mask
Phrase: Huddled on the street in a guise of beggars was a prince.
* Synonyms- disguise, face, fashion * Antonym- reality, back

12. insidious (ADJ.) intended to deceive or entrap
Phrase: The insidious information was a rumor to create chaos.
* Synonyms – secret, intriguing, subtle * Antonym- honest, fair

13. intimation (NOUN) A hint or indirect suggestion
Phrase: The death of his cat was his first intimation of mortality.
* Synonyms – hint, inkling, clue * Antonym- information

14. opulent (ADJ.) wealthy, luxurious
Phrase: The opulent lifestyle of the man was hard to keep up in college.
* Synonyms – luxurious, expensive * Antonym- poor, “broke”

15. pliable (ADJ.) easily bent or influenced
Phrase: The pliable policy allowed anyone to trespass on the property.
* Synonyms – flexible, limber * Antonym -- stubborn, inflexible

16. reiterate (VERB) to say again
Phrase: After winning the race, the boy reiterated that he was the winner.
* Synonyms – repeat, restate, echo * Antonym- take back

17. stolid (ADJ) not easily moved mentally or emotionally
Phrase: The stolid man did not react after food was thrown in his face.
* Synonyms –apathetic, detached * Antonym- interested, lively

18. tentative (ADJ.) – experimental in nature; unsure and hesitant
Phrase: The tentative schedule made the organized friend crazy.
* Synonyms – unconfirmed, provisional, test * Antonym- final

19. unkempt (ADJ.) untidy, sloppy
Phrase: An unkempt room is a pet peeve for many parents.
* Synonyms – uncombed, tousled, shaggy * Antonym-trim, neat

20. verbatim (Adv, Adj) word for word
Phrase: He gave me a verbatim report of the conversation after the argument.
* Synonyms – direct, exact, precisely * Antonym- essentially

21. warily (ADV.) – cautiously, with great care
Phrase: The scared child walked warily down the street.
* Synonyms – carefully, discreetly * Antonym- hastily