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Sadlier Oxford C2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| antics | ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions |
| avowed | declared openly and without shame |
| banter | to exchange playful remarks; tease |
| bountiful | giving freely, generous; plentiful |
| congested | overcrowded; filled or occupied to excess |
| detriment | harm or loss; injury |
| durable | sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; consumer goods used repeatedly |
| enterprising | energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness |
| frugal | economical, avoiding waste |
| gingerly | with extreme care or caution |
| glut | to provide more than is needed or wanted |
| incognito | in a disguised state |
| invalidate | to make valueless, take away all force or effect |
| legendary | described in well-known stories |
| maim | to cripple, disable, injure |
| minimize | to make as small as possible |
| oblque | slanting or sloping; not straightforward |
| veer | to change direction or course suddenly |
| venerate | to regard with reverence |
| wanton | reckless; heartless; loose in morals a spoiled, pampered person |