1. Level E
Unit 2
Vocabulary

2. ADROIT
Definition: (adj.) skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
Synonyms: clever, dexterous, slick
Antonyms: clumsy, inept, all thumbs
Many rodeo performers are adroit at twirlin are adroit at twirling a rope
while on horseback.

3. AMICABLE Definition: (adj.) peaceable, friendly
Synonyms: congenial, neighborly, cordial
Antonyms: hostile, antagonistic
Sometimes mediation by a
neutral individual can lead to an amicable settlement of a
dispute times

4. AVERSE
Definition: (adj.) having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
Synonyms: disinclined, loath
Antonyms: favorably disposed, eager
You are not likely to
become a marathon
runner if you are
averse to strenuous
exercise.

5. BELLIGERENT
Definition: (adj.) *given to fighting, warlike; aggressive; (n.) one at war
Synonyms: assertive, truculent, pugnacious
Antonyms: peaceful, placid, conciliatory
*I did not expect such a
belligerent answer to my
request for directions.
After each belligerent signed the
peace treaty, the war was over.

6. BENEVOLENT Definition: (adj.) kindly, charitable
Synonyms: benign, well-meaning
Antonyms: malicious, spiteful, malevolent
The newcomers had nothing but benevolent
feelings toward their new neighbors.

7. CURSORY Definition: (adj.) hasty, not thorough
Synonyms: quick, superficial
Antonyms: thorough, careful
The mayor gave one last
cursory glance at the text of
her speech before mounting
the podium.

8. DUPLICITY Definition: (n.) treachery, deceitfulness Synonyms: fraud,
double-dealing
We found it difficult to believe
that our good friend could be
capable of such duplicity.

9. EXTOL Definition: (v.) to praise extravagantly
Synonyms: glorify, applaud
Antonyms: criticize, belittle
Many inspiring stories and plays
have been written that extol the
heroic deeds of Joan of Arc.

10. FEASIBLE Definition: (adj.) possible, able to be done
Synonyms: workable, viable
Antonyms: unworkable, impractical

11. GRIMACE Definition: (n.) a wry face (v.) to make a wry face
Synonyms: pained expression, facial contortion
Antonyms: smile, grin

12. HOLOCAUST
Definition: (n.) a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
Synonyms: conflagration, devastation, annihilation
Antonyms: deluge

13. IMPERVIOUS
Definition: (adj.) not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance
Synonyms: impenetrable, resistant
Antonyms: porous, permeable, vulnerable

14. IMPETUS
Definition: (n.) a moving force, stimulus, Synonyms: impulse, incentive
Antonyms: curb, hindrance, constraint

15. JEOPARDY Definition: (n.) danger Synonyms: risk, peril, hazard
Antonyms: safety, security

16. METICULOUS
Definition: (adj.) extremely careful, particular about details
Synonyms: fastidious, fussy
Antonyms: careless, sloppy

17. NOSTALGIA
Definition: (n.) a longing of something past, homesickness

18. QUINTESSENCE
Definition: (n.) the purest essence or form of something, the most typical example
Synonyms: paragon, exemplar

19. RETROGRESS
Definition: (v.) to move backward, to return to an earlier condition
Synonyms: revert,
degenerate, decline
Antonyms: advance,
progress

20. SCRUTINIZE Definition: (v.) to examine closely
Synonyms: inspect, pore over
Antonyms: skim, scan

21. TEPID Definition: (adj.) lukewarm, unenthusiastic
Synonyms: half-hearted, wishy-washy
Antonyms: excited,
enthusiastic