Vocabulary Unit 2A (Sadlier Level G)

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accost

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(v) to approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging or aggressive way.

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halcyon

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(n) a legendary bird identified with the kingfisher; (adj) calm, peaceful; happy, golden; prosperous, affluent.

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gambit

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(n) in chess, an opening move that involves risk or sacrifice of a minor piece to gain a later advantage; any opening move of this type.

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incendiary

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(adj) deliberately setting or causing fires; designed to start fires; tending to stir up strife or rebellion; (n) one who deliberately sets fires, arsonist.

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celerity

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(n) swiftness, rapidity of motion or action.

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histrionic

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(adj) overly dramatic or theatrical; (n) an actor or actress.

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devious

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(adj) showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

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brackish

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(adj) water that is a mixture of fresh and saltwater; unpleasantly salty.

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animadversion

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(n) criticism or censure; a comment that expresses disapproval.

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propriety

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(n) the state of being proper, appropriateness; (pl) standards of what is proper or socially acceptable.