Vocabulary Workshop Level C Chp. 2 Sets A-B

Vocabulary Workshop Level C

Antics

unpredictable behavior or actions

banter

the exchange playful remarks, tease

detriment

harm or loss; injury, damage

durable

sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed

frugal

economical, avoiding waste or luxuary

invalidate

to make useless

legendary

described in well known stories.

maim

to cripple, injure, disfigure

oblique

slanting or sloping

venerate

look up with great respect

avowed

declared openly, without shame

bountiful

giving freely, abundantly

congested

overcrowded

enterprising

willing and able to start something

gingerly

with extreme care or caution

glut

to provide more that what is needed; oversupply

incongnito

an assumed name or identity; the state of being disgused

minimize

to make as small as possible

veer

to change direction or couse suddenly; shift

wanton

heartless, unjustifiable; pampered person