vocab unit 2 set b

Animadversion

a comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval

Avid

desirous of something to the point of greed

Devious

straying or wandering from a straight or direct course

Gambit

in chess, an opening move that involves risk or sacrifice of a minor piece in order to gain a later advantage

Histrionic

pertaining to actors and their techniques, theatrical, artificial; melodramatic.

Myopic

nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of a situation

Propriety

the state of being proper, appropriateness. (plural)- standards of what is proper or socially acceptable 

Sacrilege

improper or disrespectful treatment of something held sacred

Summarily

without delay or formality, briefly, concisely

Talisman

an object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical power