VocabularyUnit 2

VocabularyUnit 2

Sadlier-OxfordSadlier-OxfordLevel GLevel G

Sadlier-OxfordSadlier-OxfordLevel GLevel G

Accost

To approach and speak to first; to

confront

Synonyms: approach, confrontAntonyms: evade, avoid

verb

AnimadversionAnimadversion

Critical remark, unfair criticism

noun

Synonym: ReproofAntonym: Praise, compliment

Related words:

• Adversary - enemy

• Adverse - opposed, hostile

• Adversity - suffering, misfortune

AvidAvid

Intensely eager, liking something very much

adjective

Synonyms: enthusiastic, greedyAntonyms: reluctant, indifferent

BrackishBrackishBrackishBrackish

Somewhat salty unpleasant to drink

Somewhat salty unpleasant to drink

adjective

Synonym: saline, brinyAntonym: fresh, clear

CelerityCelerityCelerityCelerity

Swiftness, rapidity of motion or action

Swiftness, rapidity of motion or action

noun

Synonym: speedAntonym: slowness

DeviousDevious

Done or action in a shifty or underhanded way

adjective

Synonyms: tricky, indirectAntonyms: open, straightforward

Related Words:

• Deviant

• Deviate

• Deviation

GambitGambit

A calculated move or opening

Synonym: maneuver, ploy

HistrionicHistrionic

Overly theatric, melodramatic, pertaining

to acting

adjective

Synonyms: affected, theatricalAntonyms: subdued, low-key

IncendiaryIncendiary

Deliberately causing fires, tending to stir up

strife or rebellion

adjective

Synonym: inflammatoryAntonym: soothing

Incendiary

One who deliberately sets fires One who causes strife

One who deliberately sets fires One who causes strife

noun

Synonym: arsonist, firebrandAntonym: peacemaker

MaelstromMaelstrom

A powerful whirlpool

a crazy situation

noun

Synonyms: vortex, chaos

MyopicMyopic

Nearsighted lacking foresight

adjective

Synonyms: shortsightedAntonyms: farsighted

OvertOvert

Open, not hidden

adjective

Synonyms: clear, obviousAntonyms: secret, concealed

PejorativePejorative

Expressing disapproval, tending

to make worse

adjective

Synonym: derogatoryAntonym: complimentary

ProprietyPropriety

The state of being proper,

appropriateness

noun

Synonyms: fitness, decorumAntonym: inappropriateness

SacrilegeSacrilege

Improper or disrespectful treatment

of something held sacred

Improper or disrespectful treatment

of something held sacred

noun

Synonym: desecration

SummarilySummarily

Without delay or formality

Quickly, peremptorily

adverb

Synonyms: promptly, abruptly

SuppliantSuppliantAdjective: Asking humbly

Noun: one who makes a request humbly

Synonyms: Adjective: entreatingNoun: a petitioner

TalismanTalismanTalismanTalisman

An object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers

An object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers

noun

Synonym: amulet

UndulateUndulate

To move in waves or with a wavelike motion

verb

Synonyms: ripple, fluctuate

HomeworkHomeworkDue Tuesday:Chose 10 words and write an original

sentence for each one.

Due Thursday:All Unit 2 exercises in Vocab Book:

pages 28-34.

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