Unit 2 (adroit, amicable, averse...)
Grimace
(To make) a distorted facial expression showing displeasure
Belligerent
(adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war
Extol
(v.) to praise extravagantly Synonyms: glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail Antonyms: criticize, belittle, disparage
Nostalgia
A longing for something past
Impetus
A moving force, impulse, stimulus
Jeopardy
Danger
Duplicity
Deceitfulness
Holocaust
Destruction or slaughter on a mass scale
Meticulous
Extremely careful
Cursory
Hasty, not through
Benevolent
Kindly, charitable
Tepid
Lukewarm; unenthusiastic; showing little interest
Impervious
Not affected or hurt by, sealed
Amicable
Peaceful, friendly
Feasible
Possible, able to be done
Adroit
Skillful in the use of hands or mind (deft, dexterous)
Quintessence
The purest essence or form of something
Scrutinize
To examine closely
Retrogress
To move backwards; return to an earlier condition
Averse
having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling