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Vocab Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| avowed (adj) | declared openly and without shame |
| bountiful | giving freely generous |
| congested | overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess |
| eneterprising | energetic, willing and able to start something new |
| gingerly | with extreme care or caution |
| glut (verb) | to provide more then needed or wanted |
| glut (noun) | an oversupply |
| incognito (adj/adv) | in a disgusted state, under an assumed |
| incognito | the state of being disguised |
| minimize | to make as small as possible, make the least of |
| veer | to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside, shift |
| wanton (adj) | reckless, heartless, unjustifiable |
| wanton (noun) | a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals |
| antics | ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions |
| banter (verb) | to exchange playful remarks tease |
| banter (noun) | talk that is playful and teasing |
| detriment | harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss or damage |
| durable (adj) | sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time |
| durable (noun) | consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years |
| frugal | economical, avoiding waste and luxury |
| invalidate | to make valueless, take away all force or effect |
| legendary | described in well-known stroies |
| maim | to cripple disable, injure mar |
| oblique | slanting or sloping, not straightforward or direct |
| venerate | to regard with reference, took up to with great respect |