Vocab Unit 1

Question 1

Antics

Answer 1

Playful tricks or pranks

Question 2

Avowed

Answer 2

Declared frankly or openly; admitted or confessed.

Question 3

Banter

Answer 3

Light, playful teasing remarks.

Question 4

Bountiful

Answer 4

Liberal in giving bounties, gifts, or favors; generous

Question 5

Congested

Answer 5

So crowded with traffic or people as to hinder freedom of movement; Abnormal presence of blood.

Question 6

Detriment

Answer 6

An injury or loss or that which causes it

Question 7

Durable

Answer 7

Able to withstand wear, damage, or pressure; hardwearing

Question 8

Enterprising

Answer 8

Having or showing initiative or resourcefullness

Question 9

Frugal

Answer 9

Sparing or economical in regards to money or food; Simple or plain; Costing little

Question 10

Gingerly

Answer 10

Showing great care or caution; slow and timid

Question 11

Incognito

Answer 11

Having one’s true identity concealed.

Question 12

Glut

Answer 12

An excessively abundant supply of

Question 13

Invalidate

Answer 13

Remove validity from; annul

Question 14

Legendary

Answer 14

Based in legend or myth. Famous; very well known.

Question 15

Maim

Answer 15

Wound or injured so that a part of the body was permanently damaged.

Question 16

Minimize

Answer 16

Reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Question 17

Oblique

Answer 17

Slanting. Done in an indirect way.

Question 18

Veer

Answer 18

To change direction suddenly

Question 19

Venerate

Answer 19

Revere; Regard with great respect.

Question 20

Reckless

Answer 20

Not contemplating the consequences of an action.