Vocabulary+List+2

List vocabulary words and definitions for list #2 here. Under each word include part of speech, phonetic spelling, words used in context, and examples of your own sentences.


 * adroit** adj. skillful and clever

Throughout his journey, Brent became more //adroit// in his making of whirligigs.

The Master Class at the music school was only for those who were //adroit// at their piano playing.


 * averse** adj. having a deep distaste, opposed, unwilling

All Natick sports teams are //averse// to Framingham.


 * benevolent** adj. kindly, charitable


 * duplicity** n. treachery, deceitfulness


 * feasible** adj. possible, capable of being done


 * retrogress** v. to move backward; to return to a previous condition


 * nostalgia** n. a longing for something in the past; homesickness


 * impetus** n. a moving force; impulse, stimulus


 * holocaust** n. a large destruction ( by fire)


 * tepid** adj. lukewarm; unenthusiastic

Despite their commander''s attempts to boost the army's morale, the soldiers felt //tepid// after a string of defeats.


 * amicable** adj. peaceable, friendly


 * belligerent** adj. combative, aggressive


 * cursory** adj. hasty, not thorough

Just before the bus came, she did a //cursory// search through her backpack to make sure she had everything.


 * extol** v. to praise extravagantly


 * grimace** n. facial distortion (as if in pain)


 * impervious** adj. not affected or hurt or penetrated


 * jeapordy** n. danger


 * quintessence** n. purest essence or form of something


 * scrutinize** v. examine closely


 * meticulous** adj. extremely careful or particular about details