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Vocabulary Unit 2

Vocabulary Unit 2. Sadlier-Oxford Level G. verb. Accost. To approach and speak to first; to confront. Synonyms: approach, confront Antonyms: evade, avoid. Animadversion. noun. Critical remark, unfair criticism. Synonym: Reproof Antonym: Praise, compliment. Related words:.

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Vocabulary Unit 2

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  1. VocabularyUnit 2 Sadlier-Oxford Level G

  2. verb Accost To approach and speak to first; to confront Synonyms: approach, confront Antonyms: evade, avoid

  3. Animadversion noun Critical remark, unfair criticism Synonym: Reproof Antonym: Praise, compliment

  4. Related words: • Adversary - enemy • Adverse - opposed, hostile • Adversity - suffering, misfortune

  5. adjective Avid Intensely eager, liking something very much Synonyms: enthusiastic, greedy Antonyms: reluctant, indifferent

  6. Brackish adjective Somewhat salty unpleasant to drink Synonym: saline, briny Antonym: fresh, clear

  7. Celerity noun Swiftness, rapidity of motion or action Synonym: speed Antonym: slowness

  8. adjective Devious Done or action in a shifty or underhanded way Synonyms: tricky, indirect Antonyms: open, straightforward

  9. Related Words: • Deviant • Deviate • Deviation

  10. Gambit A calculated move or opening Synonym: maneuver, ploy

  11. adjective Histrionic Overly theatric, melodramatic, pertaining to acting Synonyms: affected, theatrical Antonyms: subdued, low-key

  12. adjective Incendiary Deliberately causing fires, tending to stir up strife or rebellion Synonym: inflammatory Antonym: soothing

  13. Incendiary noun • One who deliberately sets fires • One who causes strife Synonym: arsonist, firebrand Antonym: peacemaker

  14. noun Maelstrom A powerful whirlpool a crazy situation Synonyms: vortex, chaos

  15. Myopic adjective Nearsighted lacking foresight Synonyms: shortsighted Antonyms: farsighted

  16. adjective Overt Open, not hidden Synonyms: clear, obvious Antonyms: secret, concealed

  17. adjective Pejorative Expressing disapproval, tending to make worse Synonym: derogatory Antonym: complimentary

  18. Propriety noun The state of being proper, appropriateness Synonyms: fitness, decorum Antonym: inappropriateness

  19. Sacrilege noun Improper or disrespectful treatment of something held sacred Synonym: desecration

  20. adverb Summarily Without delay or formality Quickly, peremptorily Synonyms: promptly, abruptly

  21. Suppliant Adjective: Asking humbly Noun: one who makes a request humbly Synonyms: Adjective: entreating Noun: a petitioner

  22. noun Talisman An object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers Synonym: amulet

  23. Undulate verb To move in waves or with a wavelike motion Synonyms: ripple, fluctuate

  24. Homework Due 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!!!

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