1. Vocabulary Lesson 6
English I Standard

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.