level e unit 1 vocabulary. adulturate definition: (v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of...
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Level E
Unit 1 Vocabulary
ADULTURATE Definition: (v.) To corrupt, make worse by
the addition of something of lesser value Synonyms: contaminate, pollute Antonyms:
purify, purge
AMBIDEXTROUS Definition: (adj.) able to use both hands
equally well, very skillful, deceitful Synonyms: versatile, facile Antonyms: clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit
AUGMENTDefinition: (v.) to make larger, increaseSynonyms: enlarge, supplementAntonyms: decrease, diminish
BEREFTDefinition: (adj., part.) deprived of,
unhappy through loss of somethingSynonyms: bereavedAntonyms: replete, well-provided
DEPLOYDefinition: (v.) to position or arrange; to
utilize; to form upSynonyms: station, organize
DOURDefinition: (Adj.) stern, unyielding, gloomy, Synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbiddingAntonyms: cheery, inviting, genial
FORTITUDEDefinition: (n.) courage in facing difficultiesSynonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettleAntonyms: fearfulness, timidity
GAPEDefinition: (v.) to stare with open mouth; to
open wideSynonyms: gawk, ogle
GIBEDefinition: (v.) to utter taunting words; (n.)
an expression of scornSynonyms: ridicule, mock, jeerAntonyms: compliment, praise
GUISEDefinition: (n.) an external appearance,
cover, maskSynonyms: costume, pretense
INSIDIOUSDefinition: (adj.) intended to deceive or
entrap; slySynonyms: cunning, underhandedAntonyms: frank, ingenuous, aboveboard
INTIMATIONDefinition: (n.) a hint, indirect suggestionSynonyms: clue, indication, inkling
OPULENTDefinition: (adj.) wealthy, luxurious,
grandioseSynonyms: rich, lavish, plentiful, abundantAntonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched
PLIABLEDefinition: (adj.) easily bent, flexible, easily
influencedSynonyms: supple, adaptable, resilientAntonyms: rigid, inflexible
REITERATE Definition: (v.) to say
again, repeat Synonyms: restate,
rehash, recapitulate
STOLID Definition: (adj.) not easily moved mentally or
emotionally, dull, unresponsive Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic Antonyms: emotional, oversensitive
The opposite of love is not hate,it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy,it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death,it's indifference.” Elie Wiesel
TENTATIVEDefinition: (adj.) experimental in nature;
uncertain, hesitantSynonyms: provisional, inconclusiveAntonyms: definite, conclusive, confirmed
UNKEMPTDefinition: (adj.) not combed, untidy, rudeSynonyms: sloppy, disheveled, roughAntonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat
VERBATIMDefinition: (adj., adv.) word for word,
exactly as written or spokenSynonyms: exact, preciselyAntonyms: paraphrased
WARILYDefinition: (adv.) cautiously, with careSynonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerlyAntonyms: recklessly, heedlessly