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Vocabulary Workshop Unit 7
English Vocabulary
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12th Grade
04/05/2009

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amiss
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faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly
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brawl
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a noisy quarrel or fight; to quarrel or fight noisily
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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, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; a household servant
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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, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; inexperienced, budding
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fluster
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to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; a state of confusion or agitation
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foremost
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chief, most important, primary; in the first place
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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; a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way
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nurture
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to bring up, care for, train, nourish; rearing, training, upbringing
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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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prior
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earlier, former
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proficient
Definition
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
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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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