Unit 1 A. To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser.
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Unit 1 A
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To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
Syn: Contaminate, Pollute, Sully
Ant: Purify, Purge, Expurgate
The toxic chemicals adulterated the town’s drinking water.
Adulterate (v.)
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Able to use both hands equally; very skillful; deceitful; hypocritical
Syn: Versatile, Facile Ant: Clumsy, All
thumbs, maladroit
Some students have ambidextrous abilities.
Ambidextrous (adj.)
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To make larger, increase
Syn: Enlarge, Supplement, Amplify
Ant: Decrease, Diminish
The castaway lived mainly on a diet of coconuts which he managed to augment with meat.
Augment (v.)
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Derived of; made unhappy through a loss
Syn: Bereaved Ant: Replete, Well
provided
Individuals who survive a Zombie Apocalypse may eventually find themselves completely bereft of friends and family.
Bereft (Adj. / Particle)
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To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
Syn: Station, Organize
A bugle call is a signal used to deploy troops for inspection, parade, or battle.
Deploy (V.)
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Stern, Unyielding, Gloomy, Ill-humored
Syn: Harsh, Bleak, Forbidding, Saturnine
Ant: Cheery, Inviting, Genial
The dour expressions on the juror’s faces as they grimly filed back into the courtroom did not bode well for the defendant.
Dour (adj.)
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Courage in facing difficulties
Syn: Resolve, Steadfastness, Mettle
Ant: Fearfulness, Timidity, Faintheartedness
America’s earliest settlers faced the hardships of life on the frontier with faith and fortitude.
Fortitude (n.)
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To stare with open mouth: to open the mouth wide; to open wide
Syn: Gawk, Ogle
The gaping mouths awaited their food impatiently.
Gape (v.)
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(v.) To utter taunting words;
(n.) An expression of scorn
Syn: (v.) Ridicule, Mock, Deride, Jeer
Ant: (n.) Compliment, Praise
The seniors’ gibe hurt Lesley’s feelings.
Gibe (v./ n.)
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An external appearance, Cover, Mask
Syn: Costume, Semblance, Pretense
The thief gained entry to the home by presenting himself in the guise of a police officer.
Guise (n.)