English Vocabulary C2

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Antics
(pl. n.) ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions
Avowed
(adj., part.) declared openly and without shame, acknowledged
Banter
(v.) to exchange playful remarks, tease; (n.) talk that is playful and teasing
Bountiful
(adj.) giving freely, generous; plentiful
Congested
(adj., part.) overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess
Detriment
(n.) harm or loss; a disadvantage; a cause of loss or damage
Durable
(adj.) sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time
Enterprising
(adj.) energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination
Frugal
(adj.) economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor
Gingerly
(adj., adv.) with extreme care or caution
Glut
(v.) to provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing; (n.) an oversupply
Incognito
(adj., adv.) in a disguised state, under an assumed name
Invalidate
(v.) to make valueless, take away all force or effect
Legendary
(adj.) described in well-known stories; existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life
Maim
(v.) to cripple, disable