Sadlier Connect Unit 2 Vocabulary

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Antics: Refers to ridiculous, unpredictable behavior. Common synonyms include pranks and shenanigans.
Avowed: An adjective that describes something openly declared or acknowledged without shame. Opposite meanings include unacknowledged and undisclosed.
Banter: Can function as both a verb and noun, meaning to exchange playful remarks or teasing. It embodies light-hearted conversation.
Bountiful: An adjective indicating generosity and abundance. It suggests plentifulness, in contrast to terms like scarce or scanty.
Congested: Describes overcrowding or excessive occupancy. Synonyms include jammed and packed, against which uncluttered presents a stark contrast.
Detriment: A noun conveying concepts of harm, loss, or injury, highlighting a negative impact or damage.
Durable: An adjective indicating sturdy and long-lasting qualities. As a noun, it refers to consumer goods designed for long-term use.
Enterprising: Suggests energetic and imaginative qualities, indicating a willingness to start new ventures. Opposites include lazy or timid behavior.
Frugal: Describes an economical approach, avoiding waste and luxury. Synonyms like thrifty emphasize a careful financial attitude, contrasting with wasteful.
Gingerly: Indicates actions taken with extreme care or caution, highlighting a careful approach to situations or tasks.
Glut: Functions as both a verb and noun, meaning to overprovide or fill excessively. An oversupply is indicated by its noun form.
Incognito: Refers to being in disguise or under an assumed identity. Used for both a state of being and describes people disguising themselves.
Invalidate: A verb that means to render something valueless or ineffective. Antonyms include support and confirm.
Legendary: An adjective that describes something well-known from stories rather than reality, often associated with myths or fables.
Maim: A verb describing the act of causing severe injury or disfigurement, emphasizing the physical impact of an action.
Minimize: The act of reducing something to a smaller extent or making it less significant in perception. Its opposite would be to magnify.
Oblique: Describes something that is slanting or not straightforward, contrasting with direct or clearly stated information.
Veer: A verb capturing the action of suddenly changing direction or shifting course, suggesting unpredictability in movement.
Venerate: A verb indicating deep respect and reverence, showcasing admiration towards someone or something esteemed.
Wanton: An adjective revealing reckless or unjustifiable actions, often associated with moral laxity. Also refers to a spoiled, pampered individual lacking ethics.

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Test your knowledge of vocabulary from Sadlier Connect Unit 2, featuring words like antics, avowed, and banter. Each flashcard provides definitions and synonyms to help reinforce your understanding of these terms.