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Unit 1
Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 1
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Language - English
10th Grade
01/25/2012

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Term
adulterate
(v)
Definition
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
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ambidextrous
(adj)
Definition
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; decietful, hypocritical
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augment
(v)
Definition
to make larger, increase
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bereft
(adj, part)
Definition
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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deploy
(v)
Definition
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
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dour
(adj)
Definition
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
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fortitude
(n)
Definition
courage in facing difficulties
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gape
(v)
Definition
to stare with open mouth
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guise
(n)
Definition
an external appearancecover, mask
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insidious
(adj)
Definition
intended to decieve or entrap; sly, treacherous
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intimation
(n)
Definition
a hint, indirect suggestion
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opulent
(adj)
Definition
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
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pliable
(adj)
Definition
easily bent, flexible, easily influenced
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reiterate
(v)
Definition
to say again, repeat
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stolid
(adj)
Definition
not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
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tentative
(adj)
Definition
experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
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unkempt
(adj)
Definition
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
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verbatim
(adj, adv)
Definition
word for word; exactly as written or spoken
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warily
(adv)
Definition
cautiously, with great care
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gibe
(v) (n)
Definition
(v) to utter taunting words
(n) an expression of scorn
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