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Vocab Unit 2

Question: (adj) reckless; heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals;
(n) a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals
Answer: wanton

Question: "one of Rome's _______________ heroes"

"Zapdos, Articuno and Moltres were the original _______________ Pokemon"
Answer: legendary

Question: playful teasing or talking between friends- NOT BULLYING
Answer: banter

Question: (v) to provide more than is needed
(n) an oversupply
Answer: glut

Question: Jokes, shenanigans, screwing around
Answer: antics

Question: "amused by the ____________ of the clown"
Answer: antics

Question: a verb meaning "to cripple or disable"
Answer: maim

Question: (v) to make valueless or take away the force or effect of something

"took measures to _____________ the contract"
Answer: invalidate

Question: (n) injury; harm or loss; a disadvantage; damage
Answer: detriment

Question: the opposite of bullying- teasing from both sides
Answer: banter

Question: (adj) sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time
(n. pl) consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years

Answer: durable

Question: (n) the state of being disguised or a person in disguise
Answer: incognito

Question: (v) to change direction, shift or turn aside
Answer: veer

Question: RESPECT

"taught to _____________ their leaders"

Answer: venerate

Question: clipping coupons, buying stuff on clearance and eating leftovers for lunch are all examples of being __________-
Answer: frugal

Question: (adj) economical, avoiding waste or luxury
Answer: frugal

Question: (adj part) declared openly and without shame; acknowledged
Answer: avowed

Question: someone who is energetic, wants to make money and work hard is said to be ________________
Answer: enterprising

Question: (adj) giving freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly


Answer: bountiful

Question: "I don't want to _______________ your situation, but I think you're being a little dramatic"
Answer: minimize

Question: (adj) slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

"an ______________ blow that did little damage"

Answer: oblique

Question: a verb meaning "to make smaller"
or "to make a big problem seem small"
Answer: minimize

Question: if you are holding a newborn baby, you should do so very __________________
Answer: gingerly

Question: "lungs ______________ with fluids"
"streets _________________ with cars, bikes and runaway chickens"
"my mind is __________________ with sick thoughts"
Answer: congested

Question: If you want to find your "bonanza" in life, you can't be a "laggard." You have to work hard and be _________________.
Answer: enterprising