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Vocab. Level B
Unit 7
word | definition |
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amiss | (adj.) faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly |
brawl | (n.) a noisy quarrel or fight; (v.) to quarrel or fight noisily |
detest | (v.) to hate, dislike very much, loathe |
domestic | (adj.) native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; (n.) a household servant |
flagrant | (adj) extrememly bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious |
flaw | (n.) a slight fault, defect, crack |
fledgling | (n.) an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; (adj.) inexperienced, budding |
fluster | (v.) to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; (n.) a state of confusion or agitation |
foremost | (adj.) chief, most important, primary; (adv.) in the first place |
momentum | (n.) the force or speed with which something moves |
notable | (adj.) striking, remarkable; (n.) a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way |
nurture | (v.) to bring up, care for, train, nourish; (n.) rearing, training, upbringing |
paradox | (n.) a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities |
perjury | (n.) the act of swearing to a lie |
presume | (v.) to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties |
prior | (adj.) earlier, former |
proficient | (adj.) skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity |
salvo | (n.) a burst of gunfire or cannot shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack |
vigilant | (adj.) wide-awake, alert, watchful |
wrath | (n.) intense anger |