Vocab - Unit 2, Set B

Question 1

Anitcs

Answer 1

Ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or action s

Example:
The ANTICS of the chimpanzees amused the crowds at the zoo.

Question 2

Banter

Answer 2

To exchange playful remarks, tease; talk that is playful and teasing

Example:
There is nothing my friends and I enjoy more than to BANTER good-naturedly for hours.
Casual BANTER helps to pass the time during a long journey.

Question 3

Detriment

Answer 3

Harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage

Example:
The home team survived a six-game losing streak with almost no DETRIMENT to its standing in the league.

Question 4

Durable

Answer 4

Sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time; consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years

Example:
Denim is a very DURABLE kind of fabric.
Many people own household DURABLES such as furniture and appliances.

Question 5

Frugal

Answer 5

Economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager

Example:
At home, we usually prepare FRUGAL but nourishing and delicious meals.

Question 6

Invalidate

Answer 6

To make valueless, take away all force or effect

Example:
Lawyers will try to INVALIDATE the contract.

Question 7

Legendary

Answer 7

Described in well-known stories; existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life

Example:
Ajax was one of the LEGENDARY Greek heroes who fought before the walls of Troy.

Question 8

Maim

Answer 8

To cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

Example:
Each year, accidental falls MAIM thousands of people, some of them for life.

Question 9

Oblique

Answer 9

Slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

Example:
The boxer’s OBLIQUE blow left his opponent unscathed.

Question 10

Venerate

Answer 10

To regard with reverence, look up to with great respect

Example:
In a number of cultures, it is customary for people to VENERATE the oldest members of society.