VCJH. English 7. Vocabulary Unit 7 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Brawl
Quarrel or fight
Amiss
Not as it should be, faulty, imperfect. In a mistakeny or improper way
Detest
To hate, dislike very much, loathe. Despise, abhor
Domestic
Native to a country, not foreign. Relating to the life or affairs of a household. A household servant.
Flagrant
Extremely bad, glaring, scandalous, notorious. Blatant, gross
Flaw
Defect, slight fault, crack. Imperfection, blemish
Fledgling
Beginner, an inexperienced person. Novice. A young bird about to leave the next.
Fluster
To make or to become confused, nervous, or agitated. A state of confusion or agitation.
Foremost
Primary, chief, most important. Leading, principal. In first place
Momentum
Force or speed of movement. Drive or thrust.
Notable
Remarkable, striking, noteworthy, exceptional. A person who is well-known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way
Nurture
Nourish, care for, bring up, train. Rearing, training, upbringing.
Paradox
A person or thing with seemingly opposite or contradictory qualities. A self-contradictory statement that upon closer examination proves true.
Syn- riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity
Perjury
Swearing to tell the truth and then lying. Usually in court. False witness
Presume
Take for granted, assume, or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties. Trespass, infringe, surmise
Prior
Earlier, previous, former. Before.
Proficient
Skilled, expert, or capable in an activity or field.
Syn- competent, adept
Salvo
Burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a spirited verbal attack; a sudden burst of anything
Vigilant
Alert, watchful, wide-awake.
Syn- attentive
Wrath
Intense anger.
Syn- rage, indignation.
