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Vocabulary unit 7
20 words with definitions, unit 7 vocab
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English
7th Grade
01/05/2014

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