Maddie J's Vocab Unit 7
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Portuguese | English |
|---|---|
 amiss | faulty, imperfect, not as it should be: in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly |
| brawl | a noisy quarrel or fight; to quarrel or fight noisily |
| detest | to hate, dislike very much, loathe |
| domestic | native to a country, not foeign: relating to the life or affairs of a household; a household servant |
| flagrant | extremely bed, glaring; scandalous, notorious |
| flaw | a slight fault, defect, crack |
| fledgling | an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; inexperienced, budding |
| fluster | to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; a state of confusion or agitation |
| foremost | chief, most important, primary; in the first place |
| momentum | the force or speed with which something moves |
| notable | striking, remarkable; a person who is well-known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way |
| nurture | to bring up, care for, train, nourish; rearing, training, upbringing` |
| paradox | a self-contradictory statement that on a closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities |
| perjury | the act of swearing to a lie |
| presume | to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties |
| prior | earlier, former |
| proficient | skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity |
| salvo | a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack |
| vigilant | wide-awake, alert, watchful |
| wrath | intense anger |
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