Unit 1 vocab
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
