Unit 1 Vocabulary

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adulterate

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(v.) to corrupt, make worse by addition of something of lower value.

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aud, audi

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Root word meaning 'hear'.

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ambi-

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Prefix meaning 'both'.

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stolid

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(adj.) not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive.

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guise

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(n.) external appearance, cover, mask.

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verbatim

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(adv.) word for word; exactly as stated.

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insidious

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(adj.) proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

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edible

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(adj.) fit to be eaten.

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ambidextrous

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(adj.) able to use the right and left hands equally well.

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tentative

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(adj.) not certain or fixed; provisional.