Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit 7 – Flashcards
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amiss
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faulty, imperfect, not as it should be
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brawl
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a noisy quarrel or fight
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detest
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to hate, dislike very much, loathe
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domestic
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native to a country; relating to the life or affairs of a household
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flagrant
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extremely bad, glaring, scandalous, notorious
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flaw
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a slight fault, defect, crack
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fledgling
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an inexperienced person, begginner; a young bird about to leave the nest
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fluster
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to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous
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foremost
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chief, most important, primary
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momentum
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the force or speed with which something moves
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notable
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striking, remarkable
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nurture
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to bring up, care for, train, nourish
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paradox
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a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
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perjury
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the act of swearing to a lie
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presume
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to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
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vigilant
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wide awake, alert, watchful
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wrath
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intense anger
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prior
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eairler, former
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proficient
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skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
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salvo
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a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
