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Vocab Unit 2
Term | Definition |
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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 |