Vocab Level G Unit 2

Accost

v. to approach aggressively or unexpectedly

someone "costs" you your peace

Animadversion

n. a harsh/negative comment or criticism

Avid

adj. very eager; enthusiastic

Brackish

adj. salty taste and unpleasant to drink

Celerity

n. speed; swiftness

accelerate!

Devious

adj. dishonest or sneaky; not following a straightforward path

devil-ish

Gambit

n. move or action intended to gain advantage that offers risk

chess move

Halcyon

n. birb

adj. peaceful, happy, and calm; especially when remembering the past.

Histrionic

(adj.) overly dramatic or emotional

like in theater when they are on stage yk

Incendiary

adj. likely to cause conflict or anger

n. something that starts fire

"cender" sounds like cinders

Maelstrom

n. powerful chaotic situation; powerful whirlpool

massive storm

Myopic

adj. nearsighted; having a narrow or limited view

(narrow minded)

Overt

adj. obvious open or clearly visible

Pejorative

adj. expressing disapproval or insult

(putting someone down)

Propriety

n. correct or socially acceptable behavior

(doing what is proper)

Sacrilege

(n) act that is disrespectful treatment of something held sacred

(sacred disrespect)

Summarily

adv. quickly and without discussion

(briefly)

Suppliant

adj. begging or pleading

n. someone who begs or pleads

( me D: )

Talisman

n. object believed to bring good luck or protection

Undulate

(v) to move in waves or with a wavelike motion