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Vocab unit 7
HI 2
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English
7th Grade
05/07/2013

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amiss
Definition
faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly
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brawl
Definition
a noisy quarrel or fight
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detest
Definition
to hate
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domestic
Definition
native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or afairs of a household
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flagrant
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extremely bad
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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, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest
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fluster
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to make or become confued, agitated, or nervous
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foremost
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chief, most important, primary
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momentum
Definition
speed gained
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notable
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striking, remarkable; a person who is well known
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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
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prejury
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the act of swearing to a lie
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presume
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to tae for granted, assume or suppose
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prior
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earlier, 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 gunfre or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
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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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