U2 Set A Sadlier Words

minimize

• (v.) to make as small as possible, make the least of; to make smaller than before

• (v.) to increase in size or amount

• (v.) to maintain the same size or amount

• (v.) to make larger than before

glut

• (v.) to provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing; (n.) an oversupply

• (v.) to reduce the amount of something; to limit supply; (n.) a shortage

• (v.) to consume in moderation; to eat sparingly; (n.) a deficiency

• (v.) to distribute evenly; to share equally; (n.) a balance

veer

• (v.) to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside, shift

• (v.) to move in a straight line without deviation

• (v.) to remain stationary and not change position

• (v.) to accelerate rapidly in a forward direction

enterprising

• (adj.) lacking energy and initiative

• (adj.) energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination

• (adj.) hesitant and indecisive

• (adj.) overly cautious and reserved

wanton

• (adj.) reckless; heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals

• (adj.) careful; considerate; justifiable; strict in morals

• (n.) a disciplined, respectful person; one with high morals

• (n.) a person who is always happy and carefree

avowed

• (adj., part.) declared openly and without shame; acknowledged

• (adj.) hidden or secret; not revealed

• (adj.) uncertain or ambiguous; not clearly defined

• (adj.) false or misleading; deceptive

incognito

• (adj., adv.) in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity; (n.) the state of being disguised; a person in disguise

• (adj.) openly and without disguise; (n.) a person who is well-known

• (adj.) in a state of confusion; (n.) a person who is lost

• (adj.) in a state of clarity; (n.) a person who is recognized

gingerly

• (adj., adv.) with extreme care or caution

• (adj.) in a reckless manner

• (adv.) without any concern

• (adj.) in a hurried fashion

bountiful

• (adj.) giving freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly

• (adj.) lacking in quantity; scarce

• (adj.) difficult to understand; obscure

• (adj.) harmful or destructive; dangerous

congested

• (adj., part.) overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess

• (adj.) clear and open

• (adj.) spacious and airy

• (adj.) empty and unoccupied