Sadlier Oxford Level B Unit 7 Flashcards

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amiss

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

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brawl

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

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detest

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v. to hate, dislike very much, loathe

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domestic

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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

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adj: extremely bad, glaring, scandalous, notorious

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flaw

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n: a slight fault, defect, crack

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fledgling

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

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fluster

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v: to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous. n: a state of confusion or agitation

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foremost

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adj: chief, most important, primary. adv: in the first place

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momentum

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n: the force or speed which something moves

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noteable

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adj: striking, remarkable. n: a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way

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nuture

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v: to bring up or care for, train, nurish. n: rearing, training, upbringing

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paradox

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n: a self contradictory statement that on closer emamination proves true. a person or a thing with seemingly contrdictory qualities.

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pergury

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n: the act of swearing to a lie

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presume

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v: the take for granted, assume or supposed, to dare. to take upon oneself, take liberties

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prior

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adj: earlier, former

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proficient

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

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salvo

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n: a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribune or salute. A sudden burst of anything, a spirited verbal attack

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vigilant

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adj: wide awake, alert, watchful

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wrath

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n: intense anger