5th box -Flashcards

(adj.) causing dissent, discord (Her divisive tactics turned her two friends against each other.)

(adj.) skillful, dexterous (The adroit thief could pick someone's pocket without attracting notice.)

(n.) a preference or inclination for something (Francois has a predilection for eating scrambled eggs with ketchup, though I prefer to eat eggs without any condiments.)

(n.) extreme vigor, energy, enthusiasm (The soldiers conveyed their ardor with impassioned battle cries.)