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VocabularyUnit 2
VocabularyUnit 2
Sadlier-OxfordSadlier-OxfordLevel GLevel G
Sadlier-OxfordSadlier-OxfordLevel GLevel G
Accost
To approach and speak to first; to
confront
Synonyms: approach, confrontAntonyms: evade, avoid
verb
AnimadversionAnimadversion
Critical remark, unfair criticism
noun
Synonym: ReproofAntonym: Praise, compliment
Related words:
• Adversary - enemy
• Adverse - opposed, hostile
• Adversity - suffering, misfortune
AvidAvid
Intensely eager, liking something very much
adjective
Synonyms: enthusiastic, greedyAntonyms: reluctant, indifferent
BrackishBrackishBrackishBrackish
Somewhat salty unpleasant to drink
Somewhat salty unpleasant to drink
adjective
Synonym: saline, brinyAntonym: fresh, clear
CelerityCelerityCelerityCelerity
Swiftness, rapidity of motion or action
Swiftness, rapidity of motion or action
noun
Synonym: speedAntonym: slowness
DeviousDevious
Done or action in a shifty or underhanded way
adjective
Synonyms: tricky, indirectAntonyms: open, straightforward
Related Words:
• Deviant
• Deviate
• Deviation
GambitGambit
A calculated move or opening
Synonym: maneuver, ploy
HistrionicHistrionic
Overly theatric, melodramatic, pertaining
to acting
adjective
Synonyms: affected, theatricalAntonyms: subdued, low-key
IncendiaryIncendiary
Deliberately causing fires, tending to stir up
strife or rebellion
adjective
Synonym: inflammatoryAntonym: soothing
Incendiary
One who deliberately sets fires One who causes strife
One who deliberately sets fires One who causes strife
noun
Synonym: arsonist, firebrandAntonym: peacemaker
MaelstromMaelstrom
A powerful whirlpool
a crazy situation
noun
Synonyms: vortex, chaos
MyopicMyopic
Nearsighted lacking foresight
adjective
Synonyms: shortsightedAntonyms: farsighted
OvertOvert
Open, not hidden
adjective
Synonyms: clear, obviousAntonyms: secret, concealed
PejorativePejorative
Expressing disapproval, tending
to make worse
adjective
Synonym: derogatoryAntonym: complimentary
ProprietyPropriety
The state of being proper,
appropriateness
noun
Synonyms: fitness, decorumAntonym: inappropriateness
SacrilegeSacrilege
Improper or disrespectful treatment
of something held sacred
Improper or disrespectful treatment
of something held sacred
noun
Synonym: desecration
SummarilySummarily
Without delay or formality
Quickly, peremptorily
adverb
Synonyms: promptly, abruptly
SuppliantSuppliantAdjective: Asking humbly
Noun: one who makes a request humbly
Synonyms: Adjective: entreatingNoun: a petitioner
TalismanTalismanTalismanTalisman
An object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers
An object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers
noun
Synonym: amulet
UndulateUndulate
To move in waves or with a wavelike motion
verb
Synonyms: ripple, fluctuate
HomeworkHomeworkDue Tuesday:Chose 10 words and write an original
sentence for each one.
Due Thursday:All Unit 2 exercises in Vocab Book:
pages 28-34.
Quiz Friday!!!Quiz Friday!!!