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EngI Level E unit 1
English I Level E unit 1
Question | Answer |
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adulterate | (v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
ambidextrous | (adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical |
augment | (v.) to make larger, increase |
bereft | (adj., part.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
deploy | (v.) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up |
dour | (adj.) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored |
fortitude | (n.) courage in facing difficulties |
gape | (v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide |
gibe | (v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn |
guise | (n.) an external appearance, cover, mask |
insidious | (adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous |
intimation | (n.) a hint, indirect suggestion |
opulent | (adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose |
pliable | (adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced |
reiterate | (v.) to say again, repeat |
stolid | (adj.) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive |
tentative | (adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant |
unkempt | (adj.) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude |
verbatim | (adj., adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken |
warily | (adv.) cautiously, with great care |