Unit 2 scalera Flashcards

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Antics

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(n) ridiculous and unpredicatble behaviors or actions; pranks

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2
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Avowed

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(Adj) declared openly and without shame

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Banter (+with)

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(V) to exchange playful remarks; tease
(N) talk that is playful

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4
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Bountiful

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(Adj) given freely, generous

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5
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Congested

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(Adj) overcrowed; filled

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Detriment

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(N) harm or loss; injury; damage

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Durable

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(adj) sturdy; not easily worn out
(n) consumer goods used repeatedly

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8
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enterprising

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(adj) energetic; willing and able to start something new

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9
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frugal

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(adj) economical; avoiding waste

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10
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gingerly

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(adj) with extreme cause or caution

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11
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glut

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(v) to provide more than us needed (too much)

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incognito

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(adj) in disguised state
(n) the state of being disguised or a person in disguise

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13
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invalidate

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(v) to make valueless; to cancel

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14
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legendary

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(adj) well-known stories; famous

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15
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Maim

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(v) to crippe; disfigure

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16
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minimize

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(v) to make as small as possible

17
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Oblique

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(adj) slanting or sloping; not straight foward

18
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Veer (+ from/into/towards)

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(v) to change direction or course suddenly

19
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venerate

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(v) to regard with reverance; to worship

20
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wanton

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(Adj) Reckless, heartless
(N) a spoiled pampered person