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Vocab Unit 2a
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10th Grade
10/06/2010

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Term
adroit
Definition
Adj: skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
syn: clever, deft, slick
ant: clumsy, inept, l thumbs
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Amicable
Definition
adj: peaceable, friendly
syn: congenial, neighborly
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averse
Definition
adj:having a deep seated distaste
syn:disinclined, loath
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belligerent
Definition
adj: given to lighting
syn: assertive, pugnacious
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benevolent
Definition
adj:kindly. charitable
syn:bengin, well meaning
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Cursory
Definition
Adj: hasty, not through
Syn: Quick, superficial
Ant. thorough, painstaking
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Duplicity
Definition
n: treachery, deceitfulness
Syn: fraud, double-dealing
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extol
Definition
v: to praise extravagantly
syn: glorify, applaud
Ant. Criticize, belittle
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Feasible
Definition
Adj: possible, able to have
Syn: Workable, practicable, viable
Ant:unworkable
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Grimace
Definition
n: a wry face, facial distortion V: to make a wry face
Syn: Pained exprssion
Ant n:smile grin v: Beam
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holocaust
Definition
n: a large scale of destruction
syn: Conflagration, devastation, annihilation
Ant. Deluge, inundation
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impervious
Definition
Adj: not affected by or hurt by
Syn: Impenetrable, resistant, proof against
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