unit 7 Flashcards
Brawl
(n.) a noisy quarrel or flight; (v.) to quarrel or fight noisily
Detest
(v.) to hate, dislike very much, loathe
Flagrant
(adj.) extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious
flag= red flag remember this a “bad, glaring”
Fluster
(v. ) To make or become confused, agitated, or nervous;
(n. ) A state of confusion or agitation
Momentum
(n.) The force or speed with which something moves
Notable
(Adj.) striking, remarkable;
(N.) A person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way
Paradox
(N.) A self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
Prior
(Adj.) earlier, former
Salvo
(N.) a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
Vigilant
(Adj.) wide-awake, alert, watchful