Vocab 11/5 Flashcards

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avowed

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acknowledged or declared openly without shame

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banter

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good-humored, playful conversation; to speak to in a play playful or teasing way

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bountiful

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showing abundance; graciously generous

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congested

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overfilled or overcrowded

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detriment

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Harm, loss, something that cause damage, depreciation, or loss

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durable

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capable of withstanding where in tear or decay; lasting, stable

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enterprising

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energetic, willing to start something new

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frugal

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careful with money; thrifty; not costly

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gingerly

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cautious or careful; with great care or caution

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glut

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an excessive supply or amount

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incognito

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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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extremely well known, famous or renowned

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Maim

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to disable or disfigure; to make defective, and impair

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minimize

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to make a small as possible

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oblique

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slanting or sloping; indirect

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veer

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to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside or shift

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venerate

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do you feel or show deep respect for, especially due to age or tradition; to honor

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wanton

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One who is immoral; one who is undisciplined or spoiled

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exiles

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people who are forced to live in another country

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defiance

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refusal to obey authority

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transfigured

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changed; transformed in a glorious way

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somber

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dark, gloomy

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peril

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danger

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antics

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ridiculous and unpredictable behavior