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Vocabulary Workshop level B (7)
Unit 7 words and definitions
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English
6th Grade
02/02/2011

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Term
Amiss
Definition

adj. faulty, not as should be; adv. in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly

Synonyms: adj., adv. awry

Antonyms: adv. properly

Term
Brawl
Definition

n. a noisy quarrel or fight v. to quarrelor fight noisily

synonyms: n. scuffle donnybrook; v. spar, scrap

Term
Detest
Definition

v. to hate, dislike very much, loathe

Synonyms: dispise, abhor

Antonyms: relish, love, admire, esteem

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Domestic
Definition

adj. native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household.n. household servant

Synonyms: adj. household, native;n. servant

Antonyms: foreign, alien

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flagrant
Definition

adj. extremely bad, glaring, scandalous, notorious

Synonyms: blatant, gross, outrageous

Antonyms: petty, piddling, trifling, inconsiquential

 

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flaw
Definition

n. a slight fault, defect, crack

synonyms: imperfection, blemish

Antonyms: faultlessness, perfection

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fledgling
Definition

n. an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird bout to leave the nest adj. inexperienced budding

Synonyms: n. novice, tyro, neophyte

Antonyms: n. pro, expert, veteran

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fluster
Definition

v. to make or become confused, agitited

Synonyms: v. agitate, rattle, disconcert

Antonyms: reassure, soothe, quiet

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foremost
Definition

adj. chief, most important, primary

adv. in the first place

Synonyms: adj. leading, principal, paramount

Antonyms: adj. hindmost, last, secondary

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momentum
Definition

n. a force or speed with which something moves

Synonyms: drive, thrust, impetus

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notable
Definition

adj. striking, remarkable; n. a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstandingin some way

Synonyms: adj. noteworthy, impressive

Antonyms: adj. undistinguished, unremarkable, n. unknown

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nurture
Definition

v. to bring up, care for, train, nourish; n. rearing, training, upbrining

Synonyms: v. raise, rear, foster

Antonyms: v. neglect, ignore, discourage, hinder

Term
paradox
Definition

n. a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing w/ seemingly contradictory qualities

Synonyms: riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity

Term
Perjury
Definition

n. the act of swearing to a lie

Synonyms: false witness

Term
Presume
Definition

v. to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties

Synonyms: surmise, trespass, infringe

Term
Prior
Definition

adj. earlier, former

Synonyms: previous, anterior

Antonyms: subsequent, later, ensuing, following

Term
proficient
Definition

adj. skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity

Synonyms: competent, adept, able

Antonyms: incompetent, inept, unskilled, ignorant 

Term
Salvo
Definition

n. a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tributeor salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack

Synonyms: Barrage, volley

Term

Vigilant 

 

Definition

adj. wide awake, alert, watchful

Synonyms: attentive,on one's toes Antonyms: sleepy, innatentive, observant

Term
Wrath
Definition

n. intense anger

Synonyms: rage, fury, ire, choler, indignation

Antonyms: favor, approval, plesaure, blessing

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