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Question 1

ALAO - Definition 1

Answer 1

adroit (a droit’)

(adj.) skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind. Many rodeo performers are adroit, twirling a rope while on horseback. SYNONYMS: clever, deft, slick, dexterous; ANTONYMS: clumsy, inept, all thumbs.

Question 2

ALAO - Definition 2

Answer 2

amicable (am’ a ka bal)

(adj.) peaceable, friendly. Sometimes mediation by a neutral individual can lead to an amicable settlement of a dispute. SYNONYMS: congenial, neighborly, cordial; ANTONYMS: hostile, antagonistic.

Question 3

ALAO - Definition 3

Answer 3

averse (a vars’)

(adj.) having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling. You are not likely to become a marathon runner if you are averse to strenuous exercise. SYNONYMS: disinclined, loath; ANTONYMS: favorably disposed, eager, keen.

Question 4

ALAO - Definition 4

Answer 4

belligerent (ba lij’ a rant)

(adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war. I did not expect such a belligerent answer to my request for directions. After each belligerent signed the peace treaty, the war was declared officially over. SYNONYMS: (adj.) assertive, truculent, pugnacious; ANTONYMS: (adj.) peaceful, conciliatory, placid.

Question 5

ALAO - Definition 5

Answer 5

benevolent (ba nev’ a lant)

(adj.) kindly, charitable. The newcomers had nothing but benevolent feelings toward all their neighbors. SYNONYMS: benign, well-meaning; ANTONYMS: malicious, spiteful.

Question 6

ALAO - Definition 6

Answer 6

cursory (ker’ sa rê)

(adj.) hasty, not thorough. The mayor gave a final cursory glance at the text of her speech before mounting the podium. SYNONYMS: quick, superficial, perfunctory; ANTONYMS: thorough, painstaking, careful.

Question 7

ALAO - Definition 7

Answer 7

duplicity (dù plis’ a té)

(n.) deceitfulness in speech or conduct; double-dealing.

Question 8

ALAO - Definition 8

Answer 8

extol (ek stol’)

(v.) to praise highly; to laud.

Question 9

ALAO - Definition 9

Answer 9

feasible (fế’ za bal)

(adj.) capable of being done; possible.

Question 10

ALAO - Definition 10

Answer 10

grimace (grim’ as)

(n.) a wry face, facial distortion; (v.) to make a wry face.

Question 11

ALAO - Definition 11

Answer 11

holocaust (häl’ a kôst)

(n.) a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter.

Question 12

ALAO - Definition 12

Answer 12

impervious (im par’ ve)

(adj.) not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance.

Question 13

ALAO - Definition 13

Answer 13

impetus (im’ pe tus)

(n.) a moving force, impulse, stimulus.