V0CABULARY UNiTS:EXAM REViEW
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- adulterate (v.)
- to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
- ambidextrous (adj.)
- able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
- augment (v.)
- to make larger, increase
- bereft (adj.)
- deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
- deploy (v.)
- to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
- dour (adj.)
- stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored
- fortitude (n.)
- courage in facing difficulties
- gape (v.)
- to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
- gibe (v.)
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to utter taunting words;
(n.) an expression of scorn - guise (n.)
- external appearance, cover, mask
- insidious (adj.)
- intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
- intimation (n.)
- a hint, indirect suggestion
- opulent (adj.)
- wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
- pliable (adj.)
- beasily bent, flexible; easily influenced
- reiterate (v.)
- to say again, repeat
- stolid (adj.)
- not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
- tentative (adj.)
- experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
- unkempt (adj.)
- not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
- verbatim (adj., adv.)
- word for word; exactly as written or spoken
- warily (adv.)
- cautiously, with great care
- adroit (adj.)
- skillful, expert in the use of hands or mind
- amicable (adj.)
- peaceable, friendly
- averse (adj.)
- having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
- belligerent (adj.)
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given to fighting warlike; combative, aggressive;
(n.) one at war, one engaged in war