dexterity

Day 11Level 2

dek-STER-i-tee

skill

skill, esp. with hands

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

aptitude, ability, adroitness

Antonyms:

inability, ineptness

Example Sentence:

Bill's willingness and dexterity on the court won him the Wimbledon title and he became the first American to hold this title.

Related Words

deviant

uh-BER-unt

deviating from the normal; exceptional

hardship

ad-VER-si-tee

a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress; a calamitous event

kind & friendly

uh-VUHNG-kyuh-ler

kind and friendly towards young people; like an uncle

offends religious sentiments

BLAS-fuh-mee

speech which offends religious sentiments

surrender

kuh-PIH-choo-layt

to submit completely; surrender

contented

kuhm-PLEY-suhnt

satisfied with oneself or with the situation