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Vocabulary Level E
Unit 1Words 1 - 10
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adulterateDEF = to corrupt, make worse by the
addition of something of lesser valueSYN = contaminate, pollute, sullyANT = purify, purge, expurgateRelated words? “Adultery” – to corrupt or pollute a
MARRIAGE
The pollution from the factory ADULTERATED
the air.
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ambidextrousDEF = able to use both hands equally well; very
skillful; deceitful, hypocriticalSYN = versatile, facileANT = clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit
Connection?“BI” = 2 A BIcycle has 2 wheels.An amBIdextrous pitcher can throw with 2 hands.
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augmentDEF = to make larger, increaseSYN = enlarge, supplement, amplifyANT = decrease, diminish
Many Hollywood starlets get injections
of collagen to AUGMENT their lips.
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bereft
DEF = deprived of, made unhappy through a loss
SYN = bereavedANT = replete, well provided
Rhyme Connection = “I was bereft because he left.”
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deploy
DEF = to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
SYN = station, organize
Connection?TROOPS! Deploy the troops!
In this picture the troops have been DEPLOYED into a specific
ARRANGEMENT.
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dourDEF = stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humoredSYN = harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnineANT = cheery, inviting, genial
Rhyme Connection: The dour person had a sour expression on his face.
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fortitudeDEF = courage in facing difficultiesSYN = resolve, steadfastness, mettleANT = fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness
Root Word Connection = A FORT is a stronghold where brave soldiers live.
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gape
DEF = to stare with an open mouth; to open the mouth wide, to open wide
SYN = gawk, ogle
Traffic Connection = “Gaper’s Delay” – when people staring at a traffic accident cause even WORSE traffic delays!
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gibe
DEF = (v.) to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scornSYN = ridicule, mock, deride, jeerANT = compliment, praise
Which is Which? Noun or Verb?
When the bully gibed the small boy, it was clear that the gibes were really hurting the boy’s feelings.
You’re a dweeb!!
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guiseDEF = an external appearance, cover, maskSYN = costume, semblance, pretense
Word Connection = Disguise = Dis-GUISEA disguise changes your appearance!
In the movie Home Alone, the thieves inspected
homes they wanted to rob under the GUISE of police
officers.
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adulterate bereft deploygape
SYNONYMS:
1. deprived of the companionship of a beloved pet
2.stared into the huge jaws of a crocodile
3.station the remaining guards at the north exit
4.polluted the water with toxic chemicals
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ambidextrous fortitudeguise
Completing the Sentence:1.The ____________ of the refugees allowed
them to survive life-threatening situations and still have hope for the future.
2. The thief worked his way into the computer system of the bank under the ________ of being a computer-system technician.
3. Being _________ was one of the main reasons Jerry was so adept at juggling.
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augment dourgibe
ANTONYMS:1. in order to diminish the amount of
troops overseas2.in response to the bully’s
compliment3.the cheery expression on the
greeter’s face
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Vocabulary Level E
Unit 1Words 11- 20
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insidious DEF = (adj.) intended to deceive or
entrap; sly, treacherousSYN = cunning, underhanded, perfidiousANT = frank, ingenuous, aboveboard
Word Connection:“The sneaky bank robbery was an INSIDIOUS INSIDE JOB.”
This mousetrap is INTENDED to INSIDIOUSLY ENTRAP mice and kill
them.
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intimation DEF = (n.) a hint, INdirect suggestionSYN = clue, INdication, INkling
When John winked at me,he gave me an INTIMATIONthat he was trying to fool his parents.
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opulent DEF = (adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample,
grandioseSYN = rich, lavish, plentiful, abundantANT = poverty-stricken, wretched,
destituteWord
Connection:OPALS are
OPULENT
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pliable DEF = (adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily
influencedSYN = supple, adaptable, resilientANT = rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant
You can use PLIers to help you BEND things like this copper wire
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reiterate DEF = (v.) to say again, repeat SYN = restate, rehash, recapitulateParrots
often REITERATE
what people say
around them.
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stolid DEF = (adj.) not easily moved mentally
or emotionally; dull, unresponsiveSYN = impassive, phlegmaticANT = emotional, oversensitive, high-
strung
Word Connection:STOLID = SOLID (not easily moved)
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tentative DEF = (adj.) experimental in nature;
uncertain, hesitantSYN = provisional, inconclusiveANT = definite, conclusive, confirmedWord Connection:“A TenTaTive person will only stick a Toe in the waterso she can TesT it.”
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unkempt DEF = (adj.) not combed; untidy; not
properly maintained; unpolished; rudeSYN = sloppy, disheveled, disordered,
roughANT = well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty
Word Connection:“The UNKEMPT office needed to be more frequently KEPT UP.”
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verbatim DEF = (adj., adv.) word for word;
exactly as written or spokenSYN = (adj.) exact; (adv.) preciselyANT = (adj.) paraphrased
The teacher could tell that the students cheated because
Sally copied George’s
paper VERBATIM.
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warily DEF = (adv.) cautiously, with great careSYN = carefully, prudently, gingerlyANT = recklessly, heedlessly,
incautiously
Word Connection:“Walk down the mountainWARILY so you can be AWARE of any danger!”
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intimationunkempt warily opulent
SYNONYMS:1. We attended the lavish holiday banquet.
2.They were a group of tired and untidy travelers.
3.The seasoned performer gave no indication of being nervous.
4. Be sure to proceed carefully into unknown waters.
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pliable tentativeverbatimCompleting the Sentences:1. The check forger practiced the millionaire’s
handwriting for long hours to be sure he could reproduce the $1,000,000 check ______________.
2.Warming up and stretching before a game makes muscles more _________ and helps athletes avoid injury.
3.Although both companies were still a bit uncertain, they were able to reach a _______________ agreement for a merger between the two groups.
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stolid reiterateinsidious Antonyms:• The Queen’s guards at Windsor Palace are
so overly emotional that they never even blink.
• The police officer knew that the mobster’s business operations were all aboveboard.
• Refusing to repeat herself, the teacher stood not speaking in front of the class.