Vocabulary Unit 2A (Sadlier Level G)

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gambit

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

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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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accost

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

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avid

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

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celerity

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(n) swiftness of movement; speed.

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halcyon

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(adj) denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

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brackish

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

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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) (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires; (n) a person who stirs up conflict.