Level E Unit 1 Vocabulary: Word List & Interactive Quizlet Study Guide
Word List
- 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.) word for word; (adv.) exactly as written or spoken
- warily(adv.) cautiously, with great care
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Vocabulary Workshop Level E Unit 1 Words + Pronunciation + Definition + Synonyms +Antonyms + Example Sentences + Denotation + Connotation
1. Adulterate
- Pronunciation: uh-duhl-tuh-reyt
- Definition: to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
- Synonyms: contaminate, dilute, taint
- Antonyms: purify, enhance, improve
- Example Sentences:
1. The company was fined for adulterating its products with harmful substances.
2. The chef refused to adulterate the traditional recipe with artificial flavors.
3. The investigation revealed that the water supply had been adulterated with pollutants.
- Connotation: Negative, implying a negative impact or degradation.
- Denotation: The act of corrupting or making something worse by adding something of lesser value.
2. Ambidextrous
- Pronunciation: am-bi-dek-struhs
- Definition: able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
- Synonyms: skillful, versatile, two-handed
- Antonyms: clumsy, unskilled, one-handed
- Example Sentences:
1. The ambidextrous tennis player could serve equally well with either hand.
2. The politician's ambidextrous tactics earned him a reputation for being untrustworthy.
3. As an ambidextrous artist, she could create stunning artwork with either hand.
- Connotation: Neutral for the skillful aspect, negative for the deceitful aspect.
- Denotation: Having the ability to use both hands equally well.
3. Augment
- Pronunciation: awg-ment
- Definition: to make larger, increase
- Synonyms: enlarge, expand, enhance
- Antonyms: decrease, diminish, reduce
- Example Sentences:
1. The company decided to augment its production capacity to meet the growing demand.
2. She took additional classes to augment her knowledge in the subject.
3. The teacher used visuals to augment her explanations and make the lesson more engaging.
- Connotation: Positive, indicating growth, improvement, or enrichment.
- Denotation: To make something larger or increase its size, quantity, or scope.
4. Bereft
- Pronunciation: bih-reft
- Definition: deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
- Synonyms: deprived, devoid, lacking
- Antonyms: provided, endowed, abundant
- Example Sentences:
1. After the tragic accident, she felt bereft of joy and motivation.
2. The devastated child seemed bereft of any hope.
3. He was bereft of his beloved pet after it passed away.
- Connotation: Negative, suggesting a sense of loss, emptiness, or sadness.
- Denotation: Being deprived of something or someone, resulting in unhappiness.
5. Deploy
- Pronunciation: dih-ploi
- Definition: to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
- Synonyms: position, organize, utilize
- Antonyms: recall, disband, disperse
- Example Sentences:
1. The army decided to deploy its troops along the border for enhanced security.
2. The company deployed its resources effectively to complete the project ahead of schedule.
3. It took several hours to deploy the emergency response team after the earthquake.
- Connotation: Neutral, indicating the action of arranging or utilizing resources or personnel.
- Denotation: To position or organize something strategically or effectively.
6. Dour
- Pronunciation: door
- Definition: stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
- Synonyms: stern, grim, forbidding
- Antonyms: cheerful, pleasant, amiable
- Example Sentences:
1. The dour expression on his face made it clear that he was in a bad mood.
2. The boss's dour demeanor intimidated the employees.
3. The dour weather matched her somber mood perfectly.
- Connotation: Negative, suggesting a gloomy, unfriendly, or unyielding attitude.
- Denotation: Having a stern or gloomy facial expression or demeanor.
7. Fortitude
- Pronunciation: fawr-ti-tood
- Definition: courage in facing difficulties
- Synonyms: bravery, resilience, courage
- Antonyms: cowardice, weakness, timidity
- Example Sentences:
1. Despite the challenges, she displayed remarkable fortitude and never gave up.
2. The soldiers demonstrated incredible fortitude in the face of danger.
3. It takes great fortitude to overcome adversity and achieve success.
- Connotation: Positive, indicating strength, resilience, and bravery.
- Denotation: Mental and emotional strength in facing challenges or adversity.
8. Gape
- Pronunciation: geyp
- Definition: to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
- Synonyms: gawk, gaze, stare
- Antonyms: close, shut
- Example Sentences:
1. The audience members gaped in astonishment at the breathtaking performance.
2. The child gaped at the towering skyscrapers in the city.
3. The sight of the accident caused passersby to gape in shock.
- Connotation: Neutral, indicating surprise, wonder, or amazement.
- Denotation: To stare with an open mouth or to open the mouth wide in awe or surprise.
9. Gibe
- Pronunciation: jahyb
- Definition:
- (v.) to utter taunting words
- (n.) an expression of scorn
- Synonyms: mock, ridicule, taunt
- Antonyms: praise, compliment, commendation
- Example Sentences:
1. The bully would often gibe at his classmates, making fun of their appearances.
2. She responded to his insult with a gibe of her own, asserting her confidence.
3. The sarcastic gibe only added to the tension in the room.
- Connotation: Negative, suggesting mockery, scorn, or taunting.
- Denotation: To taunt or mock someone through verbal remarks or an expression of scorn.
10. Guise
- Pronunciation: gahyz
- Definition: an external appearance, cover, mask
- Synonyms: appearance, semblance, facade
- Antonyms: reality, truth, authenticity
- Example Sentences:
1. The criminal operated under the guise of a respectable businessman.
2. He presented himself in a friendly guise while hiding his true intentions.
3. The beautiful mansion had a dilapidated guise, concealing its true state.
- Connotation: Neutral, indicating a deceptive or outward appearance.
- Denotation: An external appearance or facade that conceals the true nature or intention.
11. Insidious
- Pronunciation: in-sid-ee-uhs
- Definition: intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
- Synonyms: deceitful, cunning, deceptive
- Antonyms: straightforward, honest, transparent
- Example Sentences:
1. The insidious tactics of the scammer tricked many unsuspecting individuals.
2. The insidious nature of the disease made it difficult to detect in its early stages.
3. He fell victim to the insidious influence of a manipulative friend.
- Connotation: Negative, suggesting something harmful or dangerous that operates subtly or deceptively.
- Denotation: Characterized by deceitful or treacherous behavior, often with the intention to trap or deceive.
12. Intimation
- Pronunciation: in-tuh-mey-shuhn
- Definition: a hint, indirect suggestion
- Synonyms: suggestion, clue, indication
- Antonyms: explicit statement, directness, straightforwardness
- Example Sentences:
1. She gave him a subtle intimation that she wanted to be left alone.
2. The intimation of a possible promotion excited the employees.
3. He failed to catch the intimation in her words and misunderstood her intentions.
- Connotation: Neutral, indicating a subtle or indirect suggestion or hint.
- Denotation: An indirect or implied indication or suggestion of something.
13. Opulent
- Pronunciation: op-yuh-luhnt
- Definition: wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
- Synonyms: affluent, rich, lavish
- Antonyms: impoverished, modest, simple
- Example Sentences:
1. The opulent mansion was adorned with expensive artwork and furnishings.
2. They lived a life of opulent luxury, traveling to exotic destinations.
3. The ballroom was decorated in an opulent style, with chandeliers and intricate designs.
- Connotation: Positive, suggesting wealth, luxury, and abundance.
- Denotation: Characterized by wealth, luxury, or grandeur.
14. Pliable
- Pronunciation: plahy-uh-buhl
- Definition: easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
- Synonyms: flexible, adaptable, compliant
- Antonyms: rigid, inflexible, stubborn
- Example Sentences:
1. The artist shaped the clay into various forms using pliable hands.
2. Her pliable nature made her susceptible to manipulation by others.
3. The pliable material could be easily molded into different shapes.
- Connotation: Neutral, indicating flexibility or adaptability, but also vulnerability to influence.
- Denotation: Easily bent or flexible, both physically and metaphorically.
15. Reiterate
- Pronunciation: ree-it-uh-reyt
- Definition: to say again, repeat
- Synonyms: repeat, emphasize, restate
- Antonyms: retract, withdraw, revoke
- Example Sentences:
1. The teacher had to reiterate the instructions multiple times for the students to understand.
2. He decided to reiterate his point to ensure clarity and avoid any misunderstandings.
3. The speaker reiterates the main ideas at the end of the presentation for emphasis.
- Connotation: Neutral, indicating the act of repeating or restating something for emphasis or clarity.
- Denotation: To say or do something again, typically to emphasize or reinforce a point.
16. Stolid
- Pronunciation: stol-id
- Definition: not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
- Synonyms: impassive, unemotional, stoic
- Antonyms: emotional, expressive, sensitive
- Example Sentences:
1. He maintained a stolid expression even in the face of heartbreaking news.
2. The stolid attitude of the suspect made it difficult for the investigators to gauge his reactions.
3. Her stolid demeanor gave no indication of her true feelings.
- Connotation: Neutral, indicating a lack of emotional responsiveness or outward expression.
- Denotation: Showing little or no emotion, unresponsive or impassive in demeanor.
17. Tentative
- Pronunciation: ten-tuh-tiv
- Definition: experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
- Synonyms: provisional, trial, hesitant
- Antonyms: definite, decisive, confident
- Example Sentences:
1. The team made a tentative plan to test the new strategy before implementing it fully.
2. She gave a tentative answer, unsure of the accuracy of her response.
3. The company approached the partnership with a tentative attitude, considering the potential risks.
- Connotation: Neutral, indicating something done with caution or uncertainty, often in an exploratory or provisional manner.
- Denotation: Not fully developed, experimental, or subject to change.
18. Unkempt
- Pronunciation: uhn-kempt
- Definition: not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
- Synonyms: messy, disheveled, neglected
- Antonyms: neat, tidy, well-groomed
- Example Sentences:
1. His unkempt hair and wrinkled clothes gave the impression of a disorganized person.
2. The abandoned house had an unkempt yard filled with overgrown plants.
3. The politician's unkempt behavior during the debate was seen as disrespectful.
- Connotation: Negative, suggesting a lack of cleanliness, tidiness, or proper maintenance.
- Denotation: Not properly maintained, untidy, or disheveled in appearance.
19. Verbatim
- Pronunciation: ver-bey-tuhm
- Definition: word for word; exactly as written or spoken
- Synonyms: word-for-word, exact, literal
- Antonyms: paraphrased, summarized, interpreted
- Example Sentences:
1. The lawyer read the verbatim transcript of the witness's testimony to the court.
2. She quoted the passage verbatim to support her argument.
3. The reporter recorded the interview verbatim to ensure accuracy in the article.
- Connotation: Neutral, indicating a faithful reproduction of the exact words or text.
- Denotation: Using the exact same words as in the original source, without alteration.
20. Warily
- Pronunciation: wair-uh-lee
- Definition: cautiously, with great care
- Synonyms: cautiously, carefully, vigilantly
- Antonyms: recklessly, carelessly, incautiously
- Example Sentences:
1. The hiker proceeded warily along the narrow and slippery trail.
2. She accepted the offer but warily reviewed the terms before signing the contract.
3. The detective watched warily for any suspicious movements from the suspect.
- Connotation: Neutral, indicating a cautious and vigilant approach, often due to perceived risks or uncertainties.
- Denotation: Exercising caution or carefulness in one's actions or approach.