Unit 2 Vocab Practice

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Move in waves or wave-like motion

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undulate

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Without delay or formality

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summarily

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Nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view.

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Myopic

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Swiftness, rapidity of motion or action

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Celerity

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Deliberately causing fires; stirring up strife or rebellion.

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incendiary

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calm; peaceful; legendary bird

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halcyon

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Strong criticism or disapproval

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animadversion

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Tending to make worse

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Pejorative

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Overly dramatic; related to actors.

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histrionic

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A situation resembling a large, violent whirlpool.

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maelstrom