| A | B |
|---|
| ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions | antics (n) |
| declared openly and without shame, acknowledged | avowed (adj) |
| to exchange playful remarks, tease | banter (v) |
| giving freely, generous | bountiful (adj) |
| overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess | congested (adj) |
| harm or loss | detriment (n) |
| sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed | durable (adj) |
| energetic, willing and able to start something new | enterprising (adj) |
| with extreme care or caution | gingerly (adj and adv) |
| to provide more than is needed or wanted to | glut (v) |
| in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity | incognito (adj and adv) |
| to make valueless, take away all force or effect | invalidate (v) |
| described in well-known stories | legendary (adj) |
| to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate | maim (v) |
| to make as small as possible, make the least of | minimize (v) |
| to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve | veer (v) |
| to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect | venerate (v) |
| reckless | wanton (adj) |
| economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager | frugal (adj) |
| slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct | oblique (adj) |
