E7 Vocab 2

Question 1

antics

Answer 1

ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

Question 2

avowed

Answer 2

-declared openly and without shame; -acknowledged

Question 3

banter

Answer 3

-to exchange playful remarks, tease-talk that is playful and teasing

Question 4

bountiful

Answer 4

giving freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly

Question 5

congested

Answer 5

overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess

Question 6

detriment

Answer 6

-harm or loss; injury, damage;-a disadvantage-a cause of harm, injury, loss or damage

Question 7

durable

Answer 7

-sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed-lasting for a long time-consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years

Question 8

enterprising

Answer 8

-energetic, willing and able to start something new-showing boldness and imagination

Question 9

frugal

Answer 9

-economical, avoiding waste and luxury-scanty, poor, meager

Question 10

gingerly

Answer 10

with extreme care or caution

Question 11

glut

Answer 11

-to provide more than is needed or wanted-too feed or fill to the point of overstuffing-an oversupply

Question 12

incognito

Answer 12

-the disguised state, under an assumed name or identity-the state of being disguised; a person in disguise

Question 13

invalidate

Answer 13

to make valueless, take away all force or effect

Question 14

legendary

Answer 14

-described in well-known stories-existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life

Question 15

maim

Answer 15

to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

Question 16

minimize

Answer 16

-to make as small as possible; to make the least of-to make smaller than before

Question 17

oblique

Answer 17

slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

Question 18

veer

Answer 18

-to change direction or course suddenly-turn aside, shift

Question 19

venerate

Answer 19

to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect

Question 20

wanton

Answer 20

-reckless, heartless, unustifiable-loose morals-spoiled, pampered person-one with low morals

Question 21

syn: rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked

Answer 21

wanton

Question 22

syn: worship, revere, idolize

Answer 22

venerate

Question 23

syn: diagonal, indirect

Answer 23

oblique

Question 24

syn: belittle, downplay

Answer 24

minimize

Question 25

syn: mythical, fabulous, famous

Answer 25

legendary

Question 26

syn: cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit

Answer 26

invalidate

Question 27

ant: justified, morally strict, reponsible

Answer 27

wanton

Question 28

ant: despise, detest, ridicule, deride

Answer 28

venerate

Question 29

ant: direct, straight to the point

Answer 29

oblique

Question 30

ant: magnify, enlarge, exaggerate

Answer 30

minimize

Question 31

ant: support, confirm, back up, legalize

Answer 31

invalidate

Question 32

syn: pranks, shenanigans

Answer 32

antics

Question 33

syn: admitted, sworn

Answer 33

avowed

Question 34

syn: raillery, chitchat

Answer 34

banter

Question 35

syn: liberal, abundant, copious

Answer 35

bountiful

Question 36

syn: jammed, choked, packed

Answer 36

congested

Question 37

syn: hindrance, liability

Answer 37

detriment

Question 38

syn: long-lasting, enduring

Answer 38

durable

Question 39

syn: vigorous, aggressive, audacious

Answer 39

enterprising

Question 40

syn: thrifgy, skimpy

Answer 40

frugal

Question 41

syn: cautiously, warily, circumspectly

Answer 41

gingerly

Question 42

syn: flood, inundate, surplus, plethora

Answer 42

glut

Question 43

ant: undisguised

Answer 43

incognito

Question 44

ant: shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity

Answer 44

glut

Question 45

ant: firmly, confidently, aggressively

Answer 45

gingerly

Question 46

ant: wasteful, indulgent, lavish

Answer 46

frugal

Question 47

ant: lazy, indolent, timid, diffident

Answer 47

enterprising

Question 48

ant: fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral

Answer 48

durable

Question 49

ant: advantage, help, plus

Answer 49

detriment

Question 50

ant: uncluttered, unimpeded

Answer 50

congested

Question 51

ant: scarce, scanty, in short supply

Answer 51

bountiful

Question 52

ant: serious talk

Answer 52

banter

Question 53

ant: unacknowledged, undisclosed

Answer 53

avowed

Question 54

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

Answer 54

antics

Question 55

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

Answer 55

avowed

Question 56

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

Answer 56

banter

Question 57

Casual __ helps to pass the time during a long journey.

Answer 57

banter

Question 58

On Thanksgiving Day, people all over America celebrate the __ gifts of nature.

Answer 58

bountiful

Question 59

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

Answer 59

congested

Question 60

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

Answer 60

detriment

Question 61

Denim is a very __ kind of fabric.

Answer 61

durable

Question 62

Many people own household __ such as furniture and appliances.

Answer 62

durables

Question 63

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

Answer 63

enterprising

Question 64

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

Answer 64

frugal

Question 65

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

Answer 65

gingerly

Question 66

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

Answer 66

glut

Question 67

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

Answer 67

glut

Question 68

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

Answer 68

incognito

Question 69

In a way, makeup artists are practitioners of the fine art of __.

Answer 69

incognito

Question 70

Lawyers will try to __ the contract.

Answer 70

invalidate

Question 71

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

Answer 71

legendary

Question 72

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

Answer 72

maim

Question 73

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

Answer 73

minimize

Question 74

The boxer's __ blow left his opponent unscathed.

Answer 74

oblique

Question 75

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

Answer 75

veered

Question 76

In a number of cultures, it is customary f or people to __ the oldest members of society.

Answer 76

venerate

Question 77

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

Answer 77

wanton