Use this one- Level G Unit 2

Question 1

an opening move that involves risk or sacrifice to gain a later advantage

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gambit

Question 2

to move in waves or with a wavelike motion

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undulate

Question 3

desirous of something to the point of greed; intensely eager

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avid

Question 4

nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of a situation

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myopic

Question 5

the state of being proper, appropriateness

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propriety

Question 6

a legendary bird; calm, peaceful, happy, prosperous

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halcyon

Question 7

theatrical, artificial, melodramatic

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histrionic

Question 8

a whirlpool of great size and violence; a destructive situation

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maelstrom

Question 9

deliberately setting or causing fires; tending to stir up strife or rebellion; arsonist

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incendiary

Question 10

a comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval

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animadversion

Question 11

having a salty taste, unpleasant to drink, a mix of fresh and salt water

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brackish

Question 12

wandering from a direct course, done or acting in a shifty or underhanded way

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devious

Question 13

swiftness, rapidity of motion or action

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celerity

Question 14

a charm or amulet

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talisman

Question 15

expressing disapproval or disparagement, belittling

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pejorative

Question 16

without delay or formality; briefly, concisely

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summarily

Question 17

asking humbly and earnestly; one who makes a humble request

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suppliant

Question 18

an ANTONYM (opposite) for hidden or concealed

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overt

Question 19

disrespectful treatment of something sacred or respected

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sacrilege

Question 20

to approach and speak to first, to confront in a challenging way

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accost

Questions 20