| A | B |
|---|
| adulterate | Verb. 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 | Verb. to make larger, increase |
| bereft | adj. deprived of; made unhappy through a loss |
| deploy | verb. to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up |
| dour | adj. stern,m unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored |
| fortitude | noun. courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | verb. to stare with open mouth; to open themouth wide; to open wide |
| gibe | verb. to utter taunting words |
| guise | noun. an external appearance, cover, mask |
| insidious | adj. intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous |
| intimation | noun. a hint, indirect suggestion |
| opulent | adj. wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose |
| pliable | adj. easily bent, flexible; easily influenced |
| reiterate | verb. to say again, repeat |
| stolid | adj. not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull |
| 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,l with great care |
