Quiz next Wednesday
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Quiz next Wednesday
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Skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
Adjective
Synonyms: clever, deft, dexterous
Antonyms: clumsy, inept, all thumbs
Many rodeo performers are adroit at twirling a rope while on horseback.
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Peaceful, friendly Adjective Synonyms: congenial, neighborly, cordial
Antonyms: hostile, antagonistic Sometimes mediation by a neutral individual can lead to an amicable settlement of dispute.
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Having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
Adjective Synonyms: disinclined, loath Antonyms: favorably disposed, eager, keen
You are not likely to become a marathon runner if you are averse to strenuous exercise.
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Adjective: Given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive
Noun: one at war; one engaged in way
Synonyms: assertive, truculent, pugnacious
Antonyms: peaceful, conciliatory, placid
I did not expect such a belligerent answer to my request for directions.
After each belligerent signed the peace treaty, the war was declard officially over.
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Kindly, charitable Adjective Synonyms: benign, well-meaning Antonyms: malicious, spiteful, malevolent
The newcomers had nothing but benevolent feelings twoard all their neighbors.
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Hasty, not thorough Adjective Synonyms: quick, superficial, perfunctory
Antonyms: thorough, painstaking, careful
The mayor gave a final cursory glance at the text of her speech before mounting the podium.
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Treachery, deceitfulness
Noun
Synonyms: fraud, double-dealing, chicanery
We found it difficult to believe that our good friend could be capable of such duplicity.
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To praise extravagantly Verb Synonyms: glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail
Antonyms: criticize, belittle, disparage
Many inspiring stories and plays have been written that extol the heroic deeds of Joan of Arc.
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Possible, able to be done
Adjective
Synonyms: workable, practicable, viable
Antonyms: unworkable, impractical
Our city needs to develop a feasible plan of action for dealing with storms and other emergencies.
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Noun: a wry face, facial distortion Verb: to make a wry face Synonyms: pained expression, facial
contortion Antonyms: smile, grin, beam The grimace of the refugee in the
photograph reveals the pain of homelessness.
Most people grimace at the mere sound of the dentist’s drill.
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not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
adjective
Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic
Antonyms: emotional, oversensitive, high-strung
Stolid people can generally be expected to take most things in stride.
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Experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant
Adjective Synonyms: provisional, inconclusive Antonyms: definite, conclusive,
confirmed Negotiators have come up with a
tentative agreement that will keep both sides at the bargaining table past the strike deadline.
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Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
Adjective Synonyms: sloppy, disheveled,
disordered, rough Antonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat,
natty According to my parents, the latest
fashions make me and my friends look unkempt.
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Word for word; exactly as written or spoken
Adjective, adverb
Synonyms: exact, precisely
Antonyms: paraphrased
Newspapers often publish the verbatim text of an important speech.
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Cautiously, with great care
Adverb
Synonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerly
Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously
The hikers made their way warily up the steep and rocky trail.