Unit 7 Synonyms Flashcards by mary w | Brainscape

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(n.) scuffle, donnybrook; (v.) spar, scrap

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brawl

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(adj., adv.) awry

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amiss

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despise, abhor

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detest

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(adj.) blatant, gross, outrageous

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flagrant

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imperfection, blemish

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flaw

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(n.) novice, tyro, neophyte

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fledgling

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(v ) agitate, rattle, disconcert

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fluster

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(adj.) leading, principal, paramount

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foremost

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drive, thrust, impetus

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momentum

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(adj.) noteworthy, impressive

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notable

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(v.) raise, rear, foster

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nurture

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riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity

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paradox

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false witness

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perjury

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surmise, trespass, infringe

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presume

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previous, anterior

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prior

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competent, adept, able

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proficient

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barrage, volley

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salvo

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attentive, on one’s toes

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vigilant

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rage, fury, ire, choler, indignation

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wrath

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(adj.) household, native; (n.) servant

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domestic