Unit #2 Flashcards
antics
ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or action
avowed
declared openly and without shame, acknowledged
banter
to exchange playful remarks, tease
bountiful
giving freely, generous
congested
overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess
detriment
harm or loss
durable
sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed
enterprising
energetic, willing and able to start something new
frugal
economical, avoiding waste and luxury
gingerly
with extreme care or caution
glut
to provide more than is needed or wanted
incognito
in a disguised state, under a assumed name or identity
invalidate
legendary
described in well-known stories
maim
to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
minimize
to make as small as possible, make the least of
oblique
slanting or sloping, not straightforward or direct
veer
to change direction or course suddenly
venerate
to look up to with great respect
wanton
reckless, heartless
