Unit 2 Flashcards

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Avowed

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Something that has been stated publicly

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Antics

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Ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

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Banter

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Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

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Bountiful

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A large supply

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Congested

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Blocked up

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Detriment

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State of being harmed or damaged

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Durable

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Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage

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Enterprising

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Having or showing initiatives and resourcefulness

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Frugal

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Sparing or economical with regard to money or food

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Gingerly

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Showing great care or caution

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Glut

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Provide more then needed or wanted

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Incognito

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Having ones true identity revealed

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Invalidate

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Deprive (an official document or procedure) of legal efficacy because of contravention of a regulation or law

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Legendary

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Remarkable enough to be recognized

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Maim

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Wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged

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Minimize

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Make as small as possible

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Oblique

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Not explicit or direct in addressing a point

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Veer

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Change direction suddenly

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Venerate

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Regard with great respect

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Wanton

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(Of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked