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Unit 2 Vocab
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8th Grade
10/19/2012

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Antics

(an' tiks)

Definition

(n.pl.) ridiculous and and unpredictable behavior or actions

Synonyms: pranks, shenanigans

Term

bountiful

(boun' ti ful)

Definition

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

Synonyms: liberal, abundant, copious

Antonyms: scarce, scanty, in short supply

Term

congested

(con ges' id)

Definition

(adj. part.) overcrowded, flled or occupied to excess

Synonyms: jammed, packed, choked

Antonyms: uncluttered, unimpeded

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durable

( dur' a ble)

Definition

(adj) sturdy, not easily worn out or destroed; lasting for a long time

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

Term

gingerly 

(gin' ger ly)

Definition

(adj., adv) with extrem care or caution

Synonyms: cautiously, warily, circuspectly

Antonyms: firmly, confidently, aggressively

Term

incognito

(in cog ne' to)

Definition

(adj., adv) in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity; (n) the state of being disguised; a person in disguise

Antonyms: (adj.) undisguised

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legendary

(le' gen dary)

Definition

(adj.) described in well-known stories; existingin old stories (legends) rather than in real life

Syonyms: mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated

Term
maim
Definition

(v) to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

 

Term

minimize

( min' i mize)

Definition

(v) to make as small as possible, make the least of; to make smaller that before

Syonyms: belittle, downplay, underrate

Antonyms: magnify, enlarge, exaggerate

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veer

 

 

Definition
(v) to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
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