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adroit definition

• A term used to describe a slow learner.
• Skillful and adept, especially in the use of the hands or in the mind

• Clumsy and unskilled in physical tasks.
• Someone who avoids challenges and risks.

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amicable definition

• Friendly and peaceful.
• Hostile and aggressive.
• Indifferent and cold.
• Chaotic and disruptive.

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averse definition

• Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.
• Having a mild interest in something.
• Being indifferent to something.
• Having a strong preference for something.

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belligerent definition

• A type of musical instrument.
• A peaceful negotiation between nations.
• A person who promotes harmony and cooperation.
• A person or nation engaged in war; hostile and aggressive.

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benevolent definition

• Indifferent and apathetic; showing no concern.
• Selfish and greedy; lacking compassion.
• Hostile and aggressive; promoting harm.
• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

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cursory definition

• Cursory means done hastily and without attention to detail.
• Cursory is synonymous with careful and meticulous.
• Cursory refers to a type of detailed analysis.
• Cursory means thorough and detailed.

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duplicity defention

• Duplicity means to be honest and straightforward.
• Duplicity is a mathematical term for addition.
• Duplicity refers to a type of fruit.
• Duplicity is the quality of being double or deceitful.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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extol definition

• to criticize harshly
• to praise enthusiastically
• to ignore completely
• to discuss neutrally

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feasible definition

• Impossible to achieve.
• Only theoretical and not practical.
• Requires excessive resources to implement.
• Possible and practical to achieve.

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grimace definition

• A method of cooking.
• A type of fruit.
• A facial expression of pain or disgust.
• A style of painting.

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