Unit 7

Question 1

amiss

Answer 1

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

Question 2

brawl

Answer 2

noisy quarrel or fight ; to quarrel or fight noisily

Question 3

detest

Answer 3

to hate, dislike very much, loathe

Question 4

domestic

Answer 4

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

Question 5

flagrant

Answer 5

extremely bad, glaring ; scandalous notorious

Question 6

flaw

Answer 6

a slight fault, defect, crack

Question 7

fledgling

Answer 7

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

Question 8

fluster

Answer 8

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

Question 9

foremost

Answer 9

cheif, most important, primary; in the first place

Question 10

momentum

Answer 10

the force or speed with which something moves

Question 11

notable

Answer 11

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

Question 12

nurture

Answer 12

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

Question 13

paradox

Answer 13

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

Question 14

perjury

Answer 14

the act of swearing to a lie

Question 15

presume

Answer 15

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

Question 16

prior

Answer 16

earlier, former

Question 17

proficient

Answer 17

skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity

Question 18

salvo

Answer 18

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

Question 19

vigilant

Answer 19

wide awak, alert, watchful

Question 20

wrath

Answer 20

intense anger