Instant Cash Expository Essay Antics n ridiculous or unpredictable behavior The students were punished for their antics while the teacher left the classroom The funny antics of the trained sea lions thrilled the Sea World audience ID: 700704
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Set B: antics, banter, detriment, durable, frugal, invalidate, legendary, maim, oblique, venerate
"Instant Cash" - Expository EssaySlide2
Antics (n): ridiculous or unpredictable behavior
The students were punished for their
antics
while the teacher left the classroom.
The funny
antics
of the trained sea lions thrilled the Sea World audience.Slide3
Banter (n): to engage in playful remarks; tease
While sitting around the campfire, the family engaged in harmless
banter
.
During the long flight to Hawaii, the passengers engaged in casual
banter
to pass the time.Slide4
Detriment (n): harm, loss, injury, damage
Poor study habits can be a detriment to success in school.
A poor diet can have detrimental effects on your overall health.Slide5
Durable (adj.): sturdy, long-lasting; not easily worn out
My dad needs a very durable car because he travels many miles to his job.Energizer promotes the longevity and durability of its batteries.
Most cell phone companies are trying to improve the durability of their devices.Slide6
Frugal (adj.): economical; avoiding waste and luxury; thrifty
During the Depression, many
people
ate frugal meals.
Fiona is a
frugal
person who spends hours clipping coupons.Slide7
Invalidate (v): to make valueless; take away all effect
The political candidate tried to
invalidate
her opponent's position with a counterargument.
The star football player was injured while skiing, so the team owner tried to invalidate his contract.Slide8
Legendary (adj.): described in well-known stories
I have a baseball signed by the legendary 1927 Yankees.We read a biography of the legendary
Muhammed Ali.Slide9
Maim (v): to cripple, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
Even though the fireman was
maimed
while fighting the fire, he has recovered and returned to work.
The small dog was rushed to the animal hospital after being
maimed
by the large stray dog.Slide10
Oblique (adj.): slanted or sloping; not straightforward or direct
We took an oblique path through the woods rather than use the sidewalk.
The race track was quite oblique with many twists, turns, and hills.Slide11
Venerate (v): to regard or honor with reverence and respect; look up to
On Veterans Day Americans
venerate
all those brave men and women who have served our country.
The matriarch was
venerated
by three generations of her family at a 100th birthday party.