| Term | Definition |
|---|
| amiss | (adj.) faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; (adv.) in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly |
| brawl | (n.) a noisy quarrel or fight; (v.) to quarrel or fight noisily |
| detest | (v.) to hate, dislike very much, loathe |
| domestic | (adj.) native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; (n.) a household servant |
| flagrant | (adj.) extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious |
| flaw | (n.) a slight fault, defect, crack |
| fledgling | (n.) an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; (adj.) inexperienced, budding |
| fluster | (v.) to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; (n.) a state of confusion or agitation |
| foremost | (adj.) chief, most important, primary; (adv.) in the first place |
| 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 |
| nurture | (v.) to bring up, care for, train, nourish; (n.) rearing, training, upbringing |
| paradox | (n.) a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities |
| perjury | (n.) the act of swearing to a lie |
| presume | (v.) to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties |
| prior | (adj.) earlier, former |
| proficient | (adj.) skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity |
| 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 |
| wrath | (n.) intense anger |
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