Vocabulary Lesson 6 English I Standard

1. Antics- ridiculous and unpredictable behavior The antics of the chimpanzees amused the crowds at the zoo. 2. Avowed- declared openly and without shame, acknowledged The governor was an avowed supporter of the plan to aid public libraries throughout the state. 3. Banter- to exchange playful remarks, tease; talk that is playful and teasing Casual banter helps to pass the time during a long journey.

4. Bountiful- giving freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly On Thanksgiving Day, people all over America celebrate the bountiful gifts of nature. 5. Congested- overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess The doctor grew very concerned when the patient’s lungs became congested with fluid. 6. Detriment- harm or loss, injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage The home team survived a six-game losing streak with almost no detriment to its standing in the league.

7. Durable- sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time; consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years Most people own household durables such as furniture and appliances. 8. Enterprising- energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination An enterprising young person may turn a hobby into a way of earning money to pay for college.

9. Frugal- economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty; poor, meager At home, we usually prepare frugal but nourishing and delicious meals. 10. Gingerly- with extreme care or caution Pedestrians made their way gingerly along the slippery, snow-covered streets.

11. Glut- to provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing; an oversupply Hollywood studious glut theaters with big-budget action movies during the summer season. 12. Incognito- in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity; the state of being disguised; a person in disguise In a way, makeup artists are practitioners of the fine art of incognito.

13. Invalidate- to make valueless, take away all force or effect Lawyers will try to invalidate the contract. 14. Legendary- described in well-known stories; existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life Ajax was one of the legendary Greek heroes who fought before the walls of Troy. 15. Maim- to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate The bomb killed 25 people and maimed several others.

16. Minimize- to make as small as possible, make the least of; to make smaller than before Whenever you are in a car, you should wear your seatbelt to minimize the risk of injury in an accident. 17. Oblique- slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct The boxer’s oblique blow left his opponent unscathed. 18. Veer- to change direction or course suddenly; turn aside, shift, swerve The huge storm finally veered out to sea, leaving much destruction in its wake.

19. Venerate- to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect In a number of religions, it is customary for people to venerate saints and martyrs to the faith. 20. Wanton- reckless; heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals; a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals The main character in the popular miniseries was a charming but heartless wanton.