Vocabulary 7

words/definitions

20 cards·by smithh

amiss means?

faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; in a mistaken proper way, wrongly

brawl means?

a noisy quarrel or fight; to quarrel or fight noisily

detest means?

to hate, dislike very much, loathe

domestic means?

native to a country, not foreign ; relating to the life or affairs of a household; a householdservant

flagrant means?

extremely bad; glaring; scandalous, notorious

flaw means?

a slight fault, defect, crack

fledgling means?

an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; budding

fluster means?

to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; a state of confusion or agitation

foremost means?

chief, most important, primary; in the first

momentum means?

to force or speed with which something moves

notable means?

striking, remarkable; a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way

nurture means?

to bring up, care for, train, nourish; rearing, training, upbringing

paradox means?

a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities

perjury means?

the act of swearing to a lie

presume means?

to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties

prior means?

earlier, former

proficient means?

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

salvo means?

a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; aspirited verbal attack

vigilant means?

wide-awake, alert, watchful

wrath means?

intense anger