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20 Cards in this Set
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amiss |
(adj) faulty, imperfect, not as it should be (adv) in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly |
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brawl |
(n) a noisy quarrel or fight; (v) to quarrel or fight noisily |
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detest |
(v) to hate, dislike very much, loathe |
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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 |
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flagrant |
(adj) extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious |
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flaw |
(n) a slight fault, defect, crack |
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fledgling |
(n) an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; (adj) inexperienced, budding |
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fluster |
(v) to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; (n) a state of confusion or agitation |
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foremost |
(adj) chief, most important, primary; (adv) in the first place |
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momentum |
(n) the force or speed with which something moves |
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notable |
(adj) striking, remarkable; (n) a person who is well-known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way |
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nurture |
(v) to bring up, care for, train, nourish; (n) rearing, training, upbringing |
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paradox |
(n) a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities |
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perjury |
(n) the act of swearing to a lie |
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presume |
(v) to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties |
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prior |
(adj) earlier, former |
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proficient |
(adj) skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity |
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salvo |
(n) 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 |
(adj) wide-awake, alert, watchful |
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wrath |
(n) intense anger |
