1. Vocab Unit 3

2. Ambidextrous – able to use both hands equally well
When Mike broke his right arm, he had to become ambidextrous to live life. 

3. Bereft -deprived of, made unhappy through a loss
After my pet frog Hoppy died, I was bereft for weeks. 

4. Dour – stern; unyielding; gloomy; ill-humored
Dr. Rank is a very dour character. 

5. Gape – to stare with open mouth
When the accident was happening all I could do was stare and gape.

6. Opulent – wealthy, luxurious
His opulence was evident when he pulled up to prom in a million dollar car. 

7. Reiterate – to say again; repeat
​​The teacher had to reiterate her directions because the students were talking.

8. Unkempt – not combed; untidy
My mother grounded me because my room was very unkempt, there is laundry all over the floor. ​

9. 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. 

10. Warily – cautiously; with great care
​​I warily approached the cave because I was told there was a bear in there. 

11. Adroit – skillful; expert in the use of hands or mind
​The ninja in the lego movie was very adroit in harming his opponents.