Unit 2 Definitions

(n.) ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

• antics

• banter

• frugal

• venerate

(adj.) declared openly and without shame

• gingerly

• bountiful

• avowed

• venerate

(v.) to exchange playful remarks, tease

(n.) playful, teasing remarks

• wanton

• banter

• minimize

• maim

(adj.) giving freely, generous, given abundantly

• glut

• invalidate

• bountiful

• oblique

(adj.) overcrowded, filled to excess

• glut

• congested

• oblique

• avowed

(n.) harm, injury, damage, or loss;

the cause of harm, injury, loss

• durable

• glut

• antics

• detriment

(adj.) sturdy, not likely to be worn out or destroyed

• durable

• gingerly

• frugal

• enterprising

(adj.) energetic, willing and able to start something new;

showing boldness and imagination

• frugal

• incognito

• legendary

• enterprising

(adj.) avoiding waste and luxury; economical

• durable

• oblique

• frugal

• wanton

(adj./adv.) with extreme caution or care

• wanton

• gingerly

• avowed

• legendary