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Level G
Unit 2Vocabulary
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ACCOST Definition: (v.) to approach and speak to first; to
confront in a challenging or aggressive way Synonyms: buttonhole, approach, confront Antonyms: evade, avoid, shun
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ANIMADVERSION Definition: (n.) a comment indicating strong
criticism or disapproval Synonyms: rebuke, reproof Antonyms: praise, compliment
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AVIDDefinition: (adj.) desirous of something to
the point of greed; intensely eagerSynonyms: keen, enthusiastic, graspingAntonyms: reluctant, unenthusiastic
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BRACKISHDefinition: (adj.) having a salty taste and
unpleasant to drinkSynonyms: briny, salineAntonyms: fresh, clear, sweet
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CELERITY Definition: (n.) swiftness, rapidity of motion or
action Synonyms: promptness, speed Antonyms: slowness, sluggishness
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DEVIOUS Definition: (adj.) straying or wandering from a
straight or direct course; acting in an underhanded way
Synonyms: indirect, tricky, sly Antonyms: direct, straightforward, open
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GAMBITDefinition: (n.) in chess, an opening move
that involves risk or sacrifice of a minor piece in order to gain a later advantage
Synonyms: ploy, ruse, stratagem
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HALCYONDefinition: (n.) a legendary bird identified
with the kingfisher; (adj.) calm, peaceful, Synonyms: tranquil, serene, placidAntonyms: turbulent, chaotic
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HISTRIONIC Definition: (adj.) pertaining to actors and their
techniques; theatrical, artificial; melodramatic Synonyms: affected, stagy Antonyms: low-keyed, muted, untheatrical
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INCENDIARY Definition: (adj.) deliberately setting or causing
fires; tending to stir up strife or rebellion; (n.) one who deliberately sets fires, arsonist
Synonyms: inflammatory, firebrand Antonyms: soothing, quieting, peacemaker
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MAELSTROMDefinition: (n.) a whirlpool of great size and
violence; a situation with great violenceSynonyms: vortex, chaos, turbulence
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MYOPICDefinition: (adj.) nearsighted; lacking a
broad, realistic view of a situationSynonyms: shortsightedAntonyms: farsighted
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OVERTDefinition: (adj.) open, not hidden,
expressed or revealed in a way that is easily recognized
Synonyms: clear, obviousAntonyms: secret, clandestine, covert
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PEJORATIVEDefinition: (adj.) tending to make worse;
expressing disapproval or belittlingAntonyms: complimentary
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PROPRIETYDefinition: (n.) the state of being proper,
appropriatenessSynonyms: fitness, correctnessAntonyms: unseemliness,inappropriate
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SACRILEGEDefinition: (n.) improper or disrespectful
treatment of something held sacredSynonyms: desecration, profanation
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SUMMARILYDefinition: (adv.) without delay or formality;
briefly, conciselySynonyms: promptly, abruptly
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SUPPLIANTDefinition: (adj.) asking humbly and
earnestly (n.) one who makes a request humbly and earnestly, a petitioner
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TALISMANDefinition: (n.) an object that serves as a
charm or is believed to confer magical powers, an amulet
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UNDULATEDefinition: (v.) to move in waves or with a
wavelike motion; to have a wavelike appearance or form
Synonyms: ripple, fluctuate