Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Unit 1
...
20
Literature
10th Grade
01/26/2009
Click here to study/print these flashcards.

Create your own flash cards! Sign up here.

Additional Literature Flashcards

 

 

Cards

Term
adulterate
 Definition
to corrupt
Term
ambidextrous
 Definition
able to use both hands equally
Term
augment
 Definition
to make larger, increase
Term
bereft
 Definition
deprived of, made up happy through a loss
Term
deploy
 Definition
to position or arrange
Term
dour
 Definition
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
Term
fortitude
 Definition
courage in facing difficulties
Term
gape
 Definition
to stare with open mouth
Term
gibe
 Definition
to utter taunting words
Term
guise
 Definition
an external appearance, cover, mask
Term
insidious
 Definition
intended to deceive or entrap, sly, treacherous
Term
intimation
 Definition
a hint, indirect suggestion
Term
opulent
 Definition
wealthy, luxurious
Term
pliable
 Definition
easily bent, flexible
Term
reiterate
 Definition
to say again, repeat
Term
stolid
 Definition
not easily moved mentally or emotionally
Term
tentative
 Definition
experimental in nature
Term
unkempt
 Definition
not combed, untidy, rude
Term
verbatim
 Definition
word for word, exactly as written or spoken
Term
warily
 Definition
cautiously, with great care
Supporting users have an ad free experience!