Vocab Unit E Level 2

adroit

skillful, expert in the use of hands or mind

what part of speech is adroit?

adjective

Many rodeo preformers are ___ at twirling a rope while on horseback.

adroit

synonyms of adroit

clever, deft, slick, dextrous

antonyms of adroit

clumsy, inept, all thumbs

amicable

peaceable, friendly

what part of speech is amicable?

adjective

Sometimes, mediation by a neutral individual can lead to an ___ settlement of a dispute.

amicable

synonyms of amicable

congenial, neighborly, cordial

antonyms of amicable

hostile, antagonistic

averse

having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling

what part of speech is averse?

adjective

synonyms of averse

disinclined, loath

antonyms of averse

favorably disposed, eager, keen

You are not likely to become a marathon runner if you are __ to strenuous exercise.

averse

belligerent (adj.)

given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive

belligerent (n.)

one at war, one engaged in war

what part of speech is belligerent?

adj. + n.

synonyms of belligerent

assertive, truculent, pugnacious

antonyms of belligerent

pacific, peaceable, conciliatory, dovish

I did not expect such a ___ answer to my request for directions.

belligerent

After each ___ signed the peace treaty, the war was declared officially over.

belligerent

benevolent

kindly, charitable

what part of speech is benevolent?

adj.

synonyms of benevolent

benign, well-meaning

antonyms of benevolent

malicious, spiteful

cursory

hasty, not thorough

what part of speech is cursory?

adj.

synonyms of cursory

quick, superficial, perfunctory

antonyms of cursory

thorough, painstaking, careful

The newcomers had nothing but ___ feelings towards all their neighbors.

benevolent

The mayor gave a final ___ glance at the text of her speech before mounting the podium.

cursory

duplicity

treachery, deceitfulness

what part of speech is duplicity

n.

synonyms of duplicity

double-dealing, chicanery

antonyms of duplicity

straightforwardness, honesty

We found it difficult to believe that our good friend could be capable of such ___.

duplicity

extol

to praise extravagantly

what part of speech is extol?

v.

synonyms of extol

glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail

antonyms of extol

criticize, belittle, disparage

grimace

a wry face, facial distortion; to make a wry face

what part of speech is grimace?

n. + v.

synonyms of grimace

(n.) pained expression, facial contortion

antonyms of grimace

(n.) grin, (v.) beam

holocaust

a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering

what part of speech is holocaust?

n.

synonyms of holocaust

conflagration, devastation, annihilation

antonyms of holocaust

deluge

Many inspiring stories and plays have been written that ___ the heroic deeds of Joan of Arc.

extol

The __ of the refugee in the photograph reveals the pain of homelessness.

grimace

Most people ___ at the mere sound of the dentist's drill.

grimace

Jounralists at the time were eager to interview survivors of the Chigaco ___.

holocaust

feasible

possible, able to be done

what part of speech is feasible?

adj.

synonyms of feasible

workable, viable

antonyms of feasible

unworkable, impractical

impervious

not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance

what part of speech is impervious?

adj.

synonyms of impervious

impenetrable, resistant, proof against

antonyms of impervious

porous, permeable, vulnerable

impetus

a moving force, impulse, stimulus

what part of speech is impetus?

n.

synonyms of impetus

impulse, spur

antonyms of impetus

curb, hindrance, impediment, constraint

antonyms of jeopardy

safety; security

antonyms of retrogress

advance, evolve, progress

antonyms of scrutinize

skim, scan, glance at

antonyms of tepid

heated, excited, enthusiastic

antonyms of quintessence

unique

synonyms of jeopardy

danger, hazard, peril, risk

synonyms of meticulous

fastidious, painstaking, fussy

synonyms of quintessence

essence, model, paragon

synonyms of retrogress

revert, degenerate, decline

synonyms of scrutinize

inspect, pore over

synonyms of tepid

insipid, halfhearted

tepid

lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest

scrutinize

to examine closely

retrogress

to move backward; to return to an earlier condition

quintessence

the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example

nolstalgia

a longing for something past; homesickness

meticulous

extremely careful; particular about details

jeopardy

danger

what part of speech is jeopardy?

n.

what part of speech is meticulous?

adj.

what part of speech is nostalgia?

n.

what part of speech is quintessence?

n.

what part of speech is retrogress?

v.

what part of speech is scrutinize?

v.

what part of speech is tepid?

adj.

Our city needs to develop a __ plan of action for dealing with storms and other emergencies.

feasable

Experienced mountaineers know that a single mistake can put an entire expedition in serious ___.

jeopardy

If you have a full-time job outside of home, you may find it extremely difficult to be a ___ housekeeper.

meticulous

Looking at old scrapbooks and reading old letters can bring a vague sense of __ for days gone by, and friends are no longer near.

nolstalgia

Risking one's own life to save the lives of others is conisdered the ___ of selfless valor.

quintessence

In the novel, the survivors of a nuclear explosion ___ into a state of barbarism and anarchy.

retrogress

Lawyers are paid to __ legal papers and explain the fine print to their clients.

scrutinize

A cup of ___ tea will not warm you up on a chilly morning.

tepid

what does the prefix/suffix "-ami-" mean?

Friend

prefix of amicable

ami-