Vocabulary Unit 2A (Sadlier Level G)

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brackish

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(adj) having a salty taste and unpleasant to drink.

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avid

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(adj) desirous of something to the point of greed; intensely eager.

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animadversion

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(n) a comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval.

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devious

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(adj) straying or wandering from a straight or direct course; done or acting in a shifty or underhanded way.

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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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histrionic

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(adj) overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style.

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incendiary

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(adj) designed to cause fires; (n) a person who stirs up conflict.

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propriety

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(n) the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.