Adroit- expert; cleverly skillful
Amicable- showing goodwill, friendly
Averse- having a strong feeling of opposition; to oppose
Belligerent- warlike; aggressively hostile
Cursory- going rapidly over something; to skim
Extol- to praise
Feasible- capable of being done, probable
Grimace- an ugly or contorted facial expression
Holocaust- complete destruction
Impervious- impenetrable
Impetus- a moving force; impulse
Jeopardy- in danger
Meticulous- precise; accurate
Nostalgia- a desire to return to a former, usually happier, time in one's life
Quintessence- the most perfect embodiment of something
Retrogress- to move backwards
Scrutinize- to examine in detail; analyze
Tepid- mild; with little force
Accede- to approve
Brandish- to shake or wave as a weapon
Comprise- to include
Deft- skillful
Destitute- deprived of
Explicit- fully expressed
Extirpate- to destroy
Inopportune- inappropriate
Ironic- using a phrase opposite of its literal meaning.
Musty- having an odor or flavor suggested of mold
Officious- unwanted help
Ominous- threatening
Pinnacle- the peak
Premeditated- planned in advanced
Rampant- violent
Solace- something that gives comfort
Stately- majestic; elegant
Supple- bending in a flexible way
Suppress- to keep in or repress
Venal- able to be purchased, as a vibe
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