Vocabulary 1-6 English 10
Vocab #1
1.
adulterate-v-to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value syn: contaminate, pollute
2.
ambidextrous-adj-able to use both hands equally well syn: versatile, facile
3.
augment-v-to make larger, increase syn: supplement, amplify
4.
bereft-adj-deprived of; made unhappy through a loss syn: impoverished, devoid
5.
deploy-v-to position or arrange syn: station, organize
6.
dour-adj-stern, unyielding, gloomy syn: harsh, bleak
7.
fortitude-n-courage in facing difficulties syn: resolve, mettle
8.
gape-v-to stare with open mouth syn: gawk, ogle
9.
gibe-v-to utter taunting words syn: mock, ridicule
10.
guise-n-an external appearance, cover, mask syn: costume, pretense
Vocab #2
1. insidious-adj-intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
SYNONYMS: cunning, underhanded
2. intimation-n-a hint, indirect suggestion
SYNONYMS: indication, inkling
3. opulent-adj-wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
SYNONYMS: rich, lavish
4. pliable-adj-easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
SYNONYMS: adaptable, resilient
5. reiterate-v-to say again, repeat

SYNONYMS: restate, recapitulate
6. stolid-adj-not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
SYNONYMS: impassive, phlegmatic
7. tentative-adj-experimental in nature; uncertain
SYNONYMS: provisional, inconclusive
8. unkempt-adj-untidy; not properly maintained
SYNONYMS: disheveled, disordered
9. verbatim-adj, adv-word for word; exactly as written or spoken
SYNONYM: (adj.) exact; (adv.) precisely
10. warily-adv-cautiously, with great care
SYNONYMS: carefully, prudently
Vocab #3
1. adroit-adj-skillful, expert in the use of the hands/mind
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: clever, deft, dexterous
2. amicable-adj-peaceable, friendly
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: congenial, cordial
3. averse-adj-having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
S YNONYMS : disinclined, loath
4. belligerent-adj-given to fighting; combative, aggressive
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: assertive, pugnacious
5. benevolent-adj-kindly, charitable

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: benign, well-meaning
6. cursory-adj-hasty, not thorough
S YNONYMS : quick, superficial
7. duplicity-n-treachery, deceitfulness
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: fraud, double-dealing
8. extol-v-to praise extravagantly
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: glorify, applaud
9. feasible-adj-possible, able to be done
S YNONYMS : workable, viable
10. grimace-n/v-a wry face, facial distortion; to make a wry face
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: pained expression, facial contortion
V OCABULARY #4 SYNONYMS
1.
holocaust-n-a large-scale destruction, esp. by fire; a vast slaughter syn: annihilation, conflagration
2.
impervious-adj-not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance syn: resistant, impenetrable
3.
impetus-n-a moving force, impulse syn: incentive, spur
4.
jeopardy-n-danger syn: hazard, peril
5.
meticulous-adj-extremely careful; particular about details syn: fastidious, painstaking
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nostalgia-n-looking for something past; homesickness syn: longing, sentimentality
7.
quintessence-n-the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example

syn: paragon, exemplar
8.
retrogress-v-to move backward; to return to an earlier condition syn: revert, degenerate
9.
scrutinize-v-to examine closely syn: inspect, pore over
10.
tepid-adj-lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest syn: insipid, halfhearted
VOCAB 5
1. Adversary- n- an enemy, opponent
Antagonist, rival
2. Alienate-v- to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile
Separate, estrange
3. Artifice-n- a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick or skill
Ruse, stratagem
4. Coerce-v- to compel, force
Pressure, intimidate
5. Craven-adj.-cowardly; n- a coward
Fearful, fainthearted
6. Culinary-adj.- of or related to cooking or to the kitchen

7. Delete-v- to erase, wipe out, cut out
Remove, expunge
8. Demise-n- a death, especially of a person in a lofty position
Decease, pass away
9. Exhilarate-v- to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to
Gladden, excite
10. fallow-adj.- unseeded or untilled; inactive
Unproductive, inert
Vocab 6
1. Harass (v.) to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
ANNOY PESTER
Inclement (adj.) stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action
BLUSTERY TEMPESUOUS
Muse (v.) to think about in a dreamy way, ponder
MEDITATE CONTEMPLATE
Negligible (adj.) so unimportant that it can be disregarded

TRIVIAL INSIGNIFICANT
Perpetuate (v.) to make permanent or long lasting
CONTINUE PRESERVE
Precedent (n.) an example that may serve as a basis for imitation
GUIDE MODEL
Punitive (adj.) inflicting or aiming at punishment
PENALIZING RETALIATORY
Redress (v.) to set right, remedy; (n.) relief from wrong or injury
RECTIFY, CORRECT
ASSISTANCE, AMENDS
Sojourn (n.) a temporary stay; (v.) to stay for a time
VISIT STOPOVER
Urbane (adj.) refined in manners or style, suave
ELEGANT POLITE