UNIT 2 LEVEL E Flashcards

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adroit

A

skillful, expert with hands

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2
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amicable

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peaceful, friendly

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averse

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opposed, unwilling

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belligerent

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warlike, given to fighting

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benevolent

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kind, charitable

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cursory

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speedy; fast

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duplicity

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deceitful (faking friend)

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extol

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to praise extravagantly

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feasible

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possible, able to be done

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10
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grimace

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ugly expression (grim)

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holocaust

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large scale destruction;

vast slaughter; fire

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impervious

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resistant to; impenetrable to

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13
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jeopardy

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danger

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meticulous

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careful; particular

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impetus

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force; energy of a body

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nostalgia

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longing for past; good memories

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quintessence

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perfect or typical example

18
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retrogress

A

movie backwards`

19
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scrutinize

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examine closely

20
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tepid

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lukewarm;
warm;
middle