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