Definition
(v.)slanting or sloping; Not straightforward or direct
oblique
We should be willing to share our ________ food supplies with less fortunate people in other parts of the world.
bountiful
mythical, fabulous, famous
legendary aka Mr. Ash
serious talk
banter
I will try not to (minimize, banter) the difficulties we face, but I am sure that we can overcome them by working together
minimize
(v.) to make valueless, take away all four effect
invalidate
I was afraid of banging my bare feet against the furniture, so I walked through the darkened room very _________.
gingerly
belittle, downplay
minimize
undisguised
incognito
We are grateful for the (frugal, bountiful) legacy that our great artists and composers have given us.
bountiful
(v.) to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect
venerate
An inability to get along smoothly and effectively with other people will be a great ________ to you in any career you may choose.
detriment
cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit
invalidate
justified, morally strict, responsible
wanton
Children may be (maimed, avowed) in spirit as well as in body if they do not have a secure and loving home environment.
maimed
(adj., part.) declared openly and without shame, acknowledged
avowed
Even the most _______ materials will in time be damaged by flowing water.
durable
raillery, chitchat
banter
shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity
glut
We were shocked by their (bountiful, wanton) misuse of the money their parents had left them.
wanton
(adj.) energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination
enterprising
I would never have expected members of the senior class to take part in such childish _______.
antics
thrifty, skimpy
congested
straight line, without change
veer
The Roman emperor Caligula believed that he was a god and expected people to (venerate, veer) him.
venerate