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Amiss |
(adj) faulty,imperfect, not as it should be; (adv) in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly.
Syn: (adj., adv.) awry Ant: (adv) properly |
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Brawl |
(n). A noisy quarrel or flight; (V) to quarrel or fight noisily.
Syn: (n) scuffle, donnybrook; (V) spar, scrap |
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Detest |
(V) to hate, dislike very much, loath
Syn: despise, abhor Ant: relish, love, admire, esteem |
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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.
Syn: (adj) native; (n) servant Ant: (adj) foreign, alien |
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Flagrant |
(Adj) extremely bad, glaring, scandalous, notorious
Syn: blatant, gross, outrageous Ant: pretty, pudding, trifling, inconsequential. |
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Flaw |
(n) slight fault, defect, crack.
Syn: imperfection, blemish Ant: faultlessness, perfection |
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Fledgling |
(n) an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; (adj) inexperienced, budding.
Syn: (n) novice, tyro, neophyte Ant: (n) pro, expert, veteran |
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Fluster |
(V) to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous. (N) a state of confusion or agitation Syn: (V) agitate, disconcert Ant: (V) reassure, soothe, quiet |
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Foremost |
(Adj) chief, most important, primary; (adj) in the first place
Syn: (adj) leading, principal, paramount Ant: (adj) hindmost, last, secondary |
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Momentum |
(n) the force or speed with which something moves
Syn: drive, thrust, impetus |
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Notable |
(adj) striking, remarkable; (n) a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way.
Syn: (adj) noteworthy, exceptional Ant: (adj) undistinguished, unremarkable; (n) unknown |
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Nurture |
(V) to bring up, care for, train nourish; (n) rearing, training, upbringing
Syn: (V) raise, rear, foster Ant: (V) neglect, ignore, discourage, hinder |
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Paradox |
(n) a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
Syn: riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity |
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Perjury |
(N) the act of swearing to a lie Syn: false witness |
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Presume |
(V) to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
Syn: sunrise, trespass, infringe |
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Prior |
(adj) earlier, former Syn: anterior, preceding, Ant: later, ensuing, following |
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Proficient |
(Adj) skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity Syn: competent, adept Ant: incompetent, inept, unskilled, ignorant |
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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 Syn: barrage, volley |
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Vigilant |
(adj) wide-awake, alert,watchful Syn: attentive, Ant: sleepy, inattentive, unobservant |
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Wrath |
(n) intense anger Syn: rage, ire, choler, indignation Ant: favor, approval, pleasure, blessing. |
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