1. Vocabulary Unit 2
Quiz next Wednesday

2. 1. adroit Skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind Adjective
Synonyms: clever, deft, dexterous
Antonyms: clumsy, inept, all thumbs
Many rodeo performers are adroit at twirling a rope while on horseback.

3. 2. amicable Peaceful, friendly Adjective
Synonyms: congenial, neighborly, cordial
Antonyms: hostile, antagonistic
Sometimes mediation by a neutral individual can lead to an amicable settlement of dispute.

4. 3. averse Having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling Adjective
Synonyms: disinclined, loath
Antonyms: favorably disposed, eager, keen
You are not likely to become a marathon runner if you are averse to strenuous exercise.

5. 4. belligerent
Adjective: Given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive
Noun: one at war; one engaged in way
Synonyms: assertive, truculent, pugnacious
Antonyms: peaceful, conciliatory, placid
I did not expect such a belligerent answer to my request for directions.
After each belligerent signed the peace treaty, the war was declard officially over.

6. 5. benevolent Kindly, charitable Adjective
Synonyms: benign, well-meaning
Antonyms: malicious, spiteful, malevolent
The newcomers had nothing but benevolent feelings twoard all their neighbors.

7. 6. cursory Hasty, not thorough Adjective
Synonyms: quick, superficial, perfunctory
Antonyms: thorough, painstaking, careful
The mayor gave a final cursory glance at the text of her speech before mounting the podium.

8. 7. duplicity Treachery, deceitfulness Noun
Synonyms: fraud, double-dealing, chicanery
We found it difficult to believe that our good friend could be capable of such duplicity.

9. 8. extol To praise extravagantly Verb
Synonyms: glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail
Antonyms: criticize, belittle, disparage
Many inspiring stories and plays have been written that extol the heroic deeds of Joan of Arc.

10. 9. feasible Possible, able to be done Adjective
Synonyms: workable, practicable, viable
Antonyms: unworkable, impractical
Our city needs to develop a feasible plan of action for dealing with storms and other emergencies.

11. 10. grimace Noun: a wry face, facial distortion
Verb: to make a wry face
Synonyms: pained expression, facial contortion
Antonyms: smile, grin, beam
The grimace of the refugee in the photograph reveals the pain of homelessness.
Most people grimace at the mere sound of the dentist’s drill.

12. 11. stolid
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
adjective
Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic
Antonyms: emotional, oversensitive, high-strung
Stolid people can generally be expected to take most things in stride.

13. 12. tentative Experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant Adjective
Synonyms: provisional, inconclusive
Antonyms: definite, conclusive, confirmed
Negotiators have come up with a tentative agreement that will keep both sides at the bargaining table past the strike deadline.

14. 13. unkempt
Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
Adjective
Synonyms: sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough
Antonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty
According to my parents, the latest fashions make me and my friends look unkempt.

15. 14. verbatim Word for word; exactly as written or spoken
Adjective, adverb
Synonyms: exact, precisely
Antonyms: paraphrased
Newspapers often publish the verbatim text of an important speech.

16. 15. warily Cautiously, with great care Adverb
Synonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerly
Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously
The hikers made their way warily up the steep and rocky trail.