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20 Cards in this Set
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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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fledgling
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n. an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest
adv. inexperienced, budding |
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nurture
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v. to bring up, care for, train, nourish
n. rearing, training, upbringing |
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flaw
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n. a slight fault, defect, crack
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momentum
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n. the force or speed with which something moves
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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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flagrant
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adj. extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious
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foremost
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adj. chief, most important, primary
adv. in the first place |
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notable
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adj. striking, remarkable
n. a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way |
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wrath
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n. intense anger
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paradox
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n. a self-controdictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
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proficient
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adj. skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
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vigilant
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adj. wide awake, alert, watchful
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perjury
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n. the act of swearing to a lie
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salvo
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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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presume
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v. to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
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prior
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adj. earlier, former
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