vocab 2c Flashcards
avowed
declared openly without shame
bountiful
plentiful, generously
congested
overcrowded
enterprising
energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness/imagination
gingerly
with extreme care/caution
V) glut
provide more than whats needed/wanted; feed/ fill to the point of overstuffing
N) glut
an oversupply
incognito
a disguised state, under an assumed name
minimize
make as small as possible; make smaller than before
veer
change direction or cure suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
wanton
reckless; heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals
antics
ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions
banter
exchange playful remarks, tease
detriment
harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage
durable
sturdy, not easily worn out
frugal
economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager
invalidate
make valueless, take away all force or effect
legendary
described in well known stories; existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life
maim
to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
oblique
slanting or sloping; not straight forward or direct
venerate
regard with reverence, look up to with great respect