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Vocab Unit Vll
Vocab Unit 7
Word | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
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domestic | (adj.) native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; (n.) a household servant | (adj.) household, native; (n.) servant | (adj.) foreign, alien |
flagrant | extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious | blatant, gross, outrageous | petty, trifling, inconsequential |
flaw | a slight fault, defect, crack | imperfection, blemish | faultlessness, perfection |
fledgling | (n.) an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; (adj.) inexperienced, budding | (n.) neophyte, tyro, novice | (n.) pro, expert, veteran |
fluster | (v.) to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; (n.) a state of agitation or confusion | (v.) agitate, rattle, disconcert | (v.) reassure, soothe, quiet |
foremost | (adj.) chief, most important, primary; (adv.) in the first place | (adj.) leading, principal, paramount | (adj.) hindmost, last, secondary |
momentum | the force or speed with which something moves | drive, thrust, impetus | |
notable | (adj.) striking, remarkable; (n.) a person who is well-known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way | (adj.) noteworthy, impressive | (adj.) undistinguished,unremarkable; (n.) unknown |
nurture | (v.) to bring up, care for, train, nourish; (n.) rearing, training, upbringing | (v.) raise, rear, foster | (v.) neglect, ignore, discourage, hinder |
paradox | a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities | riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity | |
perjury | the act of swearing to a lie | false witness | |
presume | to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties | surmise, trespass, infringe | |
prior | earlier, former | previous, anterior | subsequent, later, ensuing, following |
proficient | skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity | competent, adept, able | incompetent, inept, unskilled, ignorant |
salvo | a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack | barrage, volley | |
vigilant | wide-awake, alert, watchful | attentive, on one's toes | sleepy, inattentive, unobservant |
wrath | intense anger | rage, fury, ire, choler, indignation | favor, approval, pleasure, blessing |
amiss | (adj.) faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; (adv.)in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly | (adj., adv.) awry | (adv.)properly |
brawl | (n.) a noisy quarrel or fight;(v.) to quarrel or fight noisily | (n.)scuffle, donnybrook; (v.) spar, scrap | |
detest | to hate, dislike very much, loathe | despise, abhor | relish, love, admire, esteem |