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E7 Vocab 2 Flashcards

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antics

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ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

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avowed

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-declared openly and without shame; -acknowledged

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banter

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-to exchange playful remarks, tease-talk that is playful and teasing

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bountiful

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giving freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly

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congested

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overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess

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detriment

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-harm or loss; injury, damage;-a disadvantage-a cause of harm, injury, loss or damage

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durable

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-sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed-lasting for a long time-consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years

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enterprising

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-energetic, willing and able to start something new-showing boldness and imagination

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frugal

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-economical, avoiding waste and luxury-scanty, poor, meager

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gingerly

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with extreme care or caution

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glut

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-to provide more than is needed or wanted-too feed or fill to the point of overstuffing-an oversupply

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incognito

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-the disguised state, under an assumed name or identity-the state of being disguised; a person in disguise

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invalidate

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to make valueless, take away all force or effect

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legendary

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-described in well-known stories-existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life

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maim

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to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

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minimize

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-to make as small as possible; to make the least of-to make smaller than before

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oblique

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slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

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veer

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-to change direction or course suddenly-turn aside, shift

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venerate

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to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect

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wanton

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-reckless, heartless, unustifiable-loose morals-spoiled, pampered person-one with low morals

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syn: rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked

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wanton

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syn: worship, revere, idolize

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venerate

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syn: diagonal, indirect

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oblique

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syn: belittle, downplay

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minimize

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syn: mythical, fabulous, famous

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legendary

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syn: cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit

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invalidate

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ant: justified, morally strict, reponsible

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wanton

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ant: despise, detest, ridicule, deride

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venerate

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ant: direct, straight to the point

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oblique

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ant: magnify, enlarge, exaggerate

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minimize

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ant: support, confirm, back up, legalize

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invalidate

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syn: pranks, shenanigans

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antics

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syn: admitted, sworn

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avowed

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syn: raillery, chitchat

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banter

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syn: liberal, abundant, copious

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bountiful

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syn: jammed, choked, packed

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congested

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syn: hindrance, liability

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detriment

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syn: long-lasting, enduring

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durable

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syn: vigorous, aggressive, audacious

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enterprising

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syn: thrifgy, skimpy

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frugal

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syn: cautiously, warily, circumspectly

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gingerly

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syn: flood, inundate, surplus, plethora

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glut

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ant: undisguised

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incognito

44
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ant: shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity

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glut

45
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ant: firmly, confidently, aggressively

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gingerly

46
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ant: wasteful, indulgent, lavish

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frugal

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ant: lazy, indolent, timid, diffident

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enterprising

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ant: fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral

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durable

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ant: advantage, help, plus

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detriment

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ant: uncluttered, unimpeded

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congested

51
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ant: scarce, scanty, in short supply

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bountiful

52
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ant: serious talk

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banter

53
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ant: unacknowledged, undisclosed

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avowed

54
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The __ of the chimpanzees amused the crowds at the zoo.

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antics

55
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The governor was an __ supporter of the plan to aid public libraries throughout the state.

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avowed

56
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There is nothing my friends and I enjoy more than to __ good-naturedly for hours.

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banter

57
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Casual __ helps to pass the time during a long journey.

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banter

58
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On Thanksgiving Day, people all over America celebrate the __ gifts of nature.

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bountiful

59
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The doctor grew very concerned when the patient’s lungs became __ with fluid.

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congested

60
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The home team survived a six-game losing streak with almost no __ to its standing in the league.

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detriment

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Denim is a very __ kind of fabric.

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durable

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Many people own household __ such as furniture and appliances.

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durables

63
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An __ young person may turn a hobby into a way of earning money.

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enterprising

64
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At home, we usually prepare __ but nourishing and delicious meals.

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frugal

65
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Pedestrians made their way __ along the slippery, snow-covered streets.

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gingerly

66
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Hollywood studios __ theaters with big-budget action movies during the summer season.

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glut

67
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When there is a __ of gasoline on the market, prices a the pump may drop dramatically.

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glut

68
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Just before the battle of Agincourt, Shakespeare’s King Hnery V prowls through his camp __.

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incognito

69
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In a way, makeup artists are practitioners of the fine art of __.

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incognito

70
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Lawyers will try to __ the contract.

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invalidate

71
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Ajax was one of the __ Greek heroes who fought before the walls of Troy.

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legendary

72
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Each year, accidental falls __ thousands of people, some of them for life.

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maim

73
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Whenever you are in a car, you should wear your seatbelt to __ the risk of injury in an accident.

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minimize

74
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The boxer’s __ blow left his opponent unscathed.

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oblique

75
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The huge storm finally __ out to sea leaving much destruction in its wake.

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veered

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In a number of cultures, it is customary f or people to __ the oldest members of society.

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venerate

77
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The brave superhero soon put a stop to the evil villain’s acts of __ cruelty.

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wanton

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