Chapter 7 Flashcards

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An inexperienced person, beginner

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Fledgling

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Relating to the life of a household

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Domestic

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To quarrel or fight noisily

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Brawl

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Faulty, imperfect, not as it should be

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Amiss

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To hate, dislike very much, loathe

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Detest

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Scandalous, notorious

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Flagrant

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A slight fault, defect, crack

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Flaw

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Rearing, training, upbringing

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Nurture

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Native to a country, not foreign

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Domestic

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A noisy quarrel or fight

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Brawl

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A self-contradictory statement on closer examination proves true

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Paradox

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To take for granted, assume or suppose

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Presume

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12
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A young bird about to leave the nest

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Fledgling

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In a mistaken or improper way, wrongly

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Amiss

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To make or become confused, agitated, or nervous

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Fluster

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A burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute

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Chief, most important primary

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The force of speed with which something moves

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A household servant

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Extremely bad, glaring

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To bring up, care for, train for, nourish

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A true person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities

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The act of swearing to a lie

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Striking, remarkable

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A sudden burst of anything

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Inexperienced, budding

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In the first place

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To dare, take upon oneself, take liberties

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Earlier, former

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Skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity

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Proficient

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A state of confusion or agitation

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A person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way

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Wide-awake, alert, watchful

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Intense anger

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A spirited verbal attack