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8th ELA Unit 7

Vocabulary List

TermDefinition
amiss faculty, imperfect, not as it should be; in a mistaken or improper way
brawl a noisy quarrel or fight
detest to hate, dislike very much
domestic native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household
flagrant extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious
flaw a slight fault, defect, crack
fledgling an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest
fluster to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous
foremost chief, most important, primary; in the first place
momentum the force o speed with which something moves
notable striking, remarkable; a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way
nurture to bring up, care for, train, nourish
paradox a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
perjury the act of swearing to a lie
presume to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
prior earlier, former
proficient skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
salvo a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
vigilant wide-awake, alert, watchful
wrath intense anger
Created by: bmercer
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