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Skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
Adjective
Synonyms: clever, deft, dexterous
Antonyms: clumsy, inept, all thumbs
Many rodeo performers are adroit at twirling a rope while on horseback.
Peaceful, friendly Adjective Synonyms: congenial, neighborly, cordial
Antonyms: hostile, antagonistic Sometimes mediation by a neutral individual can lead to an amicable settlement of dispute.
Having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
Adjective Synonyms: disinclined, loath Antonyms: favorably disposed, eager, keen
You are not likely to become a marathon runner if you are averse to strenuous exercise.
Adjective: Given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive
Noun: one at war; one engaged in way
Synonyms: assertive, truculent, pugnacious
Antonyms: peaceful, conciliatory, placid
I did not expect such a belligerent answer to my request for directions.
After each belligerent signed the peace treaty, the war was declard officially over.
Kindly, charitable Adjective Synonyms: benign, well-meaning Antonyms: malicious, spiteful, malevolent
The newcomers had nothing but benevolent feelings twoard all their neighbors.
Hasty, not thorough Adjective Synonyms: quick, superficial, perfunctory
Antonyms: thorough, painstaking, careful
The mayor gave a final cursory glance at the text of her speech before mounting the podium.
Treachery, deceitfulness
Noun
Synonyms: fraud, double-dealing, chicanery
We found it difficult to believe that our good friend could be capable of such duplicity.
To praise extravagantly Verb Synonyms: glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail
Antonyms: criticize, belittle, disparage
Many inspiring stories and plays have been written that extol the heroic deeds of Joan of Arc.
Possible, able to be done
Adjective
Synonyms: workable, practicable, viable
Antonyms: unworkable, impractical
Our city needs to develop a feasible plan of action for dealing with storms and other emergencies.
Noun: a wry face, facial distortion Verb: to make a wry face Synonyms: pained expression, facial
contortion Antonyms: smile, grin, beam The grimace of the refugee in the
photograph reveals the pain of homelessness.
Most people grimace at the mere sound of the dentist’s drill.
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
adjective
Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic
Antonyms: emotional, oversensitive, high-strung
Stolid people can generally be expected to take most things in stride.
Experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant
Adjective Synonyms: provisional, inconclusive Antonyms: definite, conclusive,
confirmed Negotiators have come up with a
tentative agreement that will keep both sides at the bargaining table past the strike deadline.
Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
Adjective Synonyms: sloppy, disheveled,
disordered, rough Antonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat,
natty According to my parents, the latest
fashions make me and my friends look unkempt.
Word for word; exactly as written or spoken
Adjective, adverb
Synonyms: exact, precisely
Antonyms: paraphrased
Newspapers often publish the verbatim text of an important speech.
Cautiously, with great care
Adverb
Synonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerly
Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously
The hikers made their way warily up the steep and rocky trail.