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7333661660Accost (v) Synonyms: buttonhole, approach, confrontTo approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging or aggressive way0
7333661661Animadversion (n) Synonyms: rebuke, reproofA comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval1
7333661662Avid (adj) Synonyms: keen, enthusiastic, graspingDesirous of something to the point of greed; intensely eager2
7333661663Brackish (adj) Synonyms: briny, salineHaving a salty taste and unpleasant to drink3
7333661664Celerity (n) Synonyms: promptness, alacrity, speedSwiftness, rapidity of motion or action4
7333661665Devious (adj) Synonyms: roundabout, indirect, tricky, sly, artfulStraying or wandering from a straight or direct course; done or acting in a shifty or underhanded way5
7333661666Gambit (n) Synonyms: ploy, stratagem, ruse, maneuverIn chess, an opening move that involves risk or sacrifice of a minor piece in order to gain a later advantage; any opening move if this type6
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