Vocabulary Workshop Unit 2

Front 1

antics

Back 1

(n. pl.) shenanigans

The antics of the chimpanzees amused the crowds at the zoo.

Front 2

avowed

Back 2

(adj. part.) admitted

The governor was an avowed supporter of the plan to aid public libraries throughout the state.

Front 3

banter

Back 3

(n.)

raillery

Casual banter helps to pass the time during a long journey

(v.)tease

There is nothing my friends and I enjoy more than to banter good-naturedly for hours.

Front 4

bountiful

Back 4

(adj.) abundant

On Thanksgiving Day, people all over America celebrate the bountiful gifts on nature.

Front 5

congested

Back 5

(adj., part) jammed

The doctor grew very concerned when the patient's lungs became congested with fluid

Front 6

detriment

Back 6

(n.) liability

The home team survived a six-game losing streak with almost no detriment to its standing in the league.

Front 7

durable

Back 7

(adj.)

enduring

Denim is a very durable kind of fabric

(n. pl)consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years

Many people own household durable such as furniture and appliances.

Front 8

enterprising

Back 8

(adj.) audacious

An enterprising young person may turn a hobby into a way of earning money.

Front 9

frugal

Back 9

(adj.) thrifty

At home, we usually prepare frugal but nourishing and delicious meals.

Front 10

gingerly

Back 10

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

(adv.) warily

Difficult and demanding customers should be handled in a gingerly and courteous manner.

Pedestrians made their way gingerly along the slippery, snow-covered streets.

Front 11

glut

Back 11

(v.)

inundate

Hollywood studios glut theaters with big-budget action movies during the summer season.

(n.)

plethora

When there is a glut of gasoline on the market, prices at the pump may drop dramatically.

Front 12

incognito

Back 12

(adj., adv.) in a disguised state

Just before the battle of Agincourt, Shakespeare's King Henry V prowls through his camp incognito.

(n.) a person being disguised

In a way, makeup artiest are practitioners of

the fine art of incognito.

Front 13

invalidate

Back 13

(v.) discredit

Lawyers will try to invalidate the contract.

Front 14

legendary

Back 14

(adj.) mythical

Ajax was one of the legendary Greek heroes who fought before the walls of Troy.

Front 15

maim

Back 15

(v.) to injure, arm, disfigure, mutilate

Each year accidental falls maim thousands of people, some of them for life.

Front 16

minimize

Back 16

(v.) downplay

Whenever you are in a car you should wear your seatbelt to minimize the risk of injury in an accident.

Front 17

oblique

Back 17

(adj.) slanting or sloping, indirect

The boxer's oblique blow left his opponent unscathed.

Front 18

veer

Back 18

(v.) to change direction or course suddenly

The huge storm finally veered out to sea, leaving much destruction in its wake.

Front 19

venerate

Back 19

(v.) revere

In a number of cultures, it is customary for people to venerate the oldest members of society.

Front 20

wanton

Back 20

(adj.) reckless

The brave superhero soon put a stop to the evil villain's acts of wanton cruelty.

(n.) a spoiled pampered person with low morals

The main character in the popular miniseries was a charming but heartless wanton.