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Vocabulary Workshop
Chapter 2
10
English
7th Grade
08/30/2006

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Term
antics



noun
Definition
ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

S - pranks, shenanigans
Term
avowed



adj.,part.
Definition
declared openly and without shame, acknowledged

S admitted, sworn
Term
banter



verb
Definition
to exchange playful remarks, tease; talk that is playful and teasing

S - joking
Term
bountiful



adjective
Definition
giving freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly

S - liberal, abundant
Term
congested



adj., part.
Definition
overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess

S - jammed, packed, choked
Term
detriment



noun
Definition
harm or loss; injury, damage, a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage

S - hindrance, liability
Term
durable



adjective
Definition
sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time

S - long-lasting, enduring
Term
enterprising



adjective
Definition
energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination

S - vigorous,ambitious, aggressive, audacious
Term
frugal



adjective
Definition
economical,avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager

S - thrifty, skimpy
Term
gingerly



adjective., adverb
Definition
with extreme care or caution

S - cautiously, warily,circumspectly
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