Unit 2 Vocabulary

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duplicity

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(n.) treachery, deceitfulness

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belligerent

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(adj.) given to fighting, warlike; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war

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amicable

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(adj.) peaceable, friendly

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averse

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(adj.) having a deep seated distaste; opposed, unwilling

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meticulous

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(adj.) extremely careful; particular about details

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cursory

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(adj.) hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

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benevolent

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(adj.) well-meaning and kindly; charitable

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jeopardy

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(n.) danger of loss, harm, or failure

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extol

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(v.) to praise enthusiastically

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impervious

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(adj.) not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by