Unit 1 vocab

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ambidextrous

adj. able to use both hands equally well/very skillful/deceitful SYNONYMS:versatile/facile ANTONYMS:clumsy/all thumbs/maladroit

bereft

adj. deprived of/made unhappy through a loss SYNONYMS:bereaved ANTONYMS:replete/well provided

pliable

adj. easily bent/flexible/easily influenced SYNONYMS:supple/adaptable/resilient ANTONYMS: rigid/inflexible/recalcitrant

tentative

adj. experimental in nature/uncertain/hesitant SYNONYMS:provisional/inconclusive ANTONYMS: definite/conclusive/confirmed

insidious

adj. intended to decieve or entrap/sly/treacherous SYNONYMS:cunning/underhanded/perfidious ANTONYMS:frank/ingenious/aboveboard

unkempt

adj. not combed/untidy/not properly maintained/unpolished/rude SYNONYMS:sloppy/disheveled/disordered/rough ANTONYMS:well-groomed/tidy/neat/natty

stolid

adj. not easily moved mentally ot emoionally/dull/unresponsive SYNONYMS:impassive/phlegmatic ANTONYMS:emotional/oversensitive/high-strung

dour

adj. stern/unyielding/gloomy/ill-humored SYNONYMS: harsh/bleak/forbidding/saturine ANTONYMS:cheery/inviting/genial

opulent

adj. wealthy/luxurious/ample/grandiose SYNONYMS:richlavish/plentiful/abundant ANTONYMS:poverty-stricken/wretched/destitute

verbatim

adj./adv. word for word/exactly as written or spoken SYNONYM:adj. exact adv. precisely ANTONYM:adj. paraphrased

warily

adv. cautiously/with great care SYNONYMS:carefully/prudently/gingerly ANTONYMS:recklessly/heedlessly/incautiously

intimation

n. a hint/indirect suggestion SYNONYM:clue/indication/inkling

guise

n. an externa appearance/cover/mask SYNONYMS:costume/sembalnce/pretense

fortitude

n. courage in facing difficulties SYNONYMS:resolve/steadfastness/mettle ANTONYM:fearfulness/timidity/faintheartedness

adulterate

v. to corrupt SYNONYMS:pollute/sully/contaminate ANTONYMS:purify/purge/expurgate

augment

v. to make larger/increase SYNONYMS:enlarge/supplement/amplify ANTONYMS:decrease/diminish

deploy

v. to position or arrange/to utilize/to form up SYNONYMS:station/organize

reiterate

v. to say again/repeat SYNONYMS:restate/rehash/recapitulate

gape

v. to stare with open mouth/to open the mouth wide/to open wide SYNONYMS:gawk/ogle

gibe

v. to utter taunting words/ n. an expression of scorn SYNONYMS:v.ridicule/mock/deride/jeer ANTONYMS:n. compliment/praise


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