Unit 2 Flashcards
Amicable
Peaceful, friendly
Adroit
Skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
AVerse
Having a deep seated distaste; opposed, unwilling g
Belligerent
Given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; one at war, engaged in war
Benevolent
Kindly, charitable
Cursory
Hasty, not thorough
Duplicity
Treachery, deceitfulness
Extol
To praise extravagantly
Feasible
Possible, able to be done
Grimace
A wry face, facial distortion; to make a wry face
Holocaust
A large scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
Impervious
Not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance
Impetus
A moving force, impulse, stimulus
Jeopardy
Danger
Meticulous
Extremely careful; particular about details