Unit 7

Question 1

Domestic

Answer 1

Adj. native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household
Noun. A household servant

Synonyms: (adj) native (n) servant
Antonyms: (adj) foreign, alien

Question 2

Flaw

Answer 2

N. A slight fault, defect, crack

Synonyms: imperfection, blemish
Antonyms: faultlessness, perfection

Question 3

Foremost

Answer 3

Adj. chief, most important, primary
Adv. in the first place

Synonyms: (adj) leading, principal, paramount
Antonyms: (adj) hindmost, last, secondary’s

Question 4

Momentum

Answer 4

N. The force or speed with which something moves

Synonyms: drive, thrust, impetus

Question 5

Nurture

Answer 5

V. To bring up close, care for, train, nourish
N. Rearing, training, upbringing

Synonyms: (v) raise, rear, foster
Antonyms: (v) neglect, ignore, discourage, hinder

Question 6

Presume

Answer 6

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

Synonyms: surmise, trespass, infringe

Question 7

Prior

Answer 7

Adj. earlier, former

Synonyms: anterior, preceding
Antonyms: later, ensuing, following

Question 8

Proficient

Answer 8

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

Synonyms: competent, adept
Antonyms: incompetent, inept, unskilled, ignorant

Question 9

Wrath

Answer 9

N. Intense anger

Synonyms: rage, ire, choler, indignation
Antonyms: favor, approval, pleasure, blessing

Question 10

Detest

Answer 10

V. To hate, dislike very much, loathe

Synonyms: despise, abhor
Antonyms: relish, love, admire, esteem