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Benevolent (adj.)
The new comers had nothing but __________ feelings toward all of their neighbors.
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Definition
Kindly charitable
Synonyms:
Benign, well meaning
Antonyms:
Malicious, spiteful, malevolent |
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ADROIT (adj.)
Many rodeo performers are ____________ at twirling a rope while on horseback. |
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Skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind.
Synonyms:
Clever, deft, dexterous, slick
Antonyms:
Clumsy, inept, all thumbs
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Amicable (adj)
Sometimes mediation by a neutral individual can lead to an ________ settlement of a dispute.
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Definition
Peaceful, friendly
Synonyms:
Congenila, neighborly, cordial
Antonyms:
Hostile, antagonistic |
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Averse (adj.)
You are not likely to become a marathon runner if you are _______ to strenuousexercise.
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Having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
Synonyms:
Disclined, loath
Antonyms:
Favorably disposed, eager, keen |
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Beligerent (adj.) (n.)
I did not expect such a __________ answer to my request for directions.
After each _______ signed the peace treaty, the war was declared officially over.
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Definition
(adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war
Synonyms:
Assertive truculent, pugnacious
Antonyms:
Peaceful, conciliatory, placid |
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Cursory (adj)
The mayor gave a final _______ glance at the text of her speech before mounting the podium.
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Hasty, not thorough
Synonyms:
Quick, superficial, perfunctory
Antonyms:
Thorough, painstaking, careful |
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Duplicity (n)
We found itdifficult to believe that our good friend could be capable of such _____.
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Definition
Treachery, deceitefulness
Synonyms:
Fraud, double-dealing, chicanery |
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Extol (v.)
Many inspiring stories and plays have been written that ________ the heroic deeds of Joan of arc.
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Definition
To praise extravagantly
Synonyms:
Glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail
Antonyms:
Criticize, belittle, disparage |
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Feasible (adj)
Our city needs to develop a ___________plan of action dealing with storms and other emergencies.
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Definition
Possible, able to be done
Synonyms:
Workable, practicable, viable
Antonyms:
Unworkable, impractical |
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Grimace (n)(v)
The _________ of the refuge in the photograph reveals the pain of homelessness
Most people _______ at themore sound of dentist's drill.
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Definition
(n) a wry face, facial distortion (v) to make a wry face
Synonyms
(n) pained expression, facial contortion
Antonyms
(n) smile, grin (v) beam |
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