| definition |
word |
| faulty, imperfect, not as it shuld be, in a mistaken or improper way |
amiss |
| a noisy quarrel or fight, to quarrel or fight noisily, spar |
brawl |
| to hate, dislike very much, loathe |
detest |
| native to a country, not foreign, a household servant |
domestic |
| extremely bad, glaring, scandalous, notorious |
flagrant |
| a slight fault, defect or crack |
flaw |
| an inexperienced person, beginner, a young bird about to leave the nest |
fledgeling |
| to make or become confused or nervous, a state of confusion |
fluster |
| chief, most important, in the first place |
foremost |
| the force or speed with which something moves |
momentum |
| striking, remarkable, a person who is well known or outstanding in some way |
notable |
| to bring up,care for,train or nourish, rearing, training or upbringing |
nurture |
| a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true |
paradox |
| the act of swearing to a lie |
perjury |
| to take for granted, assume or suppose, to dare or take liberties |
presume |
| earlier, former |
prior |
| skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity |
proficient |
| a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, a sudden burst of anything |
salvo |
| wide-awake, alert, watchful |
vigilant |
| intense anger |
wrath |
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