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