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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animadversion

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(n) a comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval.

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histrionic

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(adj) pertaining to actors and their techniques; theatrical, artificial; melodramatic.

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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; one who causes strife.

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halcyon

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

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celerity

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(n) swiftness of movement.

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gambit

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(n) a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage.

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devious

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(adj) showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.

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brackish

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(adj) slightly salty, as is the mixture of river water and seawater.

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incendiary (n)

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(n) one who deliberately sets fires; an arsonist.