U N I T 1

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9th grade English Flashcards on U N I T 1, created by Kris S on 16/11/2017.
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Adulterate to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value.
Ambidextrous Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful; hypocritical
Augment To make larger; increase
Bereft Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
Deploy To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
Dour stern; unyielding; gloomy; ill-humored
Fortitude Courage in facing difficulties
Gape To stare with open mouth; open the mouth wide
Gibe (v) To utter taunting words; (n) an expression of scorn
Guise An external appearance, cover, mask
Insidious Intended to deceive or entrap; sly treacherous
Intimation A hint, indirect suggestion
Oppulent Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
Pliable Easily bent, flexible
Reiterate To say again
Stolid Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
Tentative Experimental in nature; uncertain
Unkempt Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained
Verbatim Word for word; exactly as written or spoken
Warily Cautiously, with great care
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