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10/06/2010

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Term
adroit
Definition

skillful, export in the use of the hands or mind

syn: clever, deft, dexterous,slick

ant: clumsy, inept, all thumbs

Term
amicable
Definition

peaceable, friendly

syn: congenial, neighborly,cordial

ant : hostile, antagonistic

Term
averse
Definition

having a deep-seated distaste,opposed, unwilling

syn: disinclined, loath

ant: favorably disposed, eager, keen

Term
bellgerent
Definition

given to fighting,warlike;combative,aggressive

syn: assertive, truculent, pugnacious

ant: peaceful, conciliatory, placid

Term
benevolent
Definition

kindly, charitable

syn: benign,well-meaning

ant:malicious,spiteful,malevolent

Term
cursory
Definition

hasty,not thorough

syn: quick, superficial, perfunctory

ant: thorough,painstaking,careful

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duplicity
Definition

treachery, deceitfulness

syn: fraud, double-dealing, chicanary

Term
extol
Definition

to praise ,extrtravagantly

syn: glorify, applaud, ,acclaim,hail

ant:critize, belittle, disparage

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