1. Sadlier-Oxford Level G
Vocabulary Unit 2
Sadlier-Oxford
Level G

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Related Words:
Deviant
Deviate
Deviation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. To move in waves or with a wavelike motion
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
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