unit 7 Flashcards

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Brawl

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(n.) a noisy quarrel or flight; (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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Flagrant

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(adj.) extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious

flag= red flag remember this a “bad, glaring”

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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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Momentum

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(n.) The force or speed with which something moves

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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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Paradox

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(N.) A self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities

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8
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Prior

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(Adj.) earlier, former

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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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Vigilant

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(Adj.) wide-awake, alert, watchful

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