Definitions
Skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
Adroit
What is an synonym for: Peaceable, Friendly
Amicable
"The chef's _____ handling of the knife impressed everyone in the kitchen."
Adroit
The opposite of careless or sloppy
Meticulous
"The mission was in _____ from the start."
Jeopardy
Extremely careful; particular about details
Meticulous
Synonym for: Danger
Jeopardy
"After a _____ glance at the report, she missed several important errors."
Cursory
The opposite of eager or enthusiastic
Averse OR Tepid
"He made a _____ when he tasted the sour milk."
Grimace
The purest essence or form of something; the most typical example
Quintessence
Synonym for: Hasty
Cursory
"The coffee had gone cold and was now _____."
Tepid
The opposite of cruel or malicious
Benevolent
"The detective will _____ the evidence carefully for any clues."
Scrutinize
Not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance
Impervious
Synonym for: belligerent?
Aggressive, warlike, combative
"She felt _____ for her childhood summers at her grandmother's farm."
Nostalgia
The opposite of hostile or aggressive
Amicable
"The tragedy was a _____ that destroyed entire communities."
Holocaust
Treachery, deceitfulness
Duplicity
Synonym for phrase: To move backward; to return to an earlier condition
Retrogress
"The raincoat was _____ to water, keeping him completely dry in the storm."
Impervious
The opposite of to criticize or condemn
Extol
"Is this plan actually _____ with our limited budget?"
Feasible