American Literature: Unit One Vocabulary (1-10)

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adulterate

corrupt; make worse

ambidextrous

able to use both hands equaly well

augment

to make larger; increase

bereft

deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

deploy

to position or arrange

dour

stern; unyielding; gloomy

fortitude

courage in facing difficulties

gape

to stare with open mouth

gibe

(v) to utter taunting words; (n) an expression of scorn

guise

an external appearance; cover; mask