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Grade Seven. Unit Seven. 1. amiss ( adj ) faulty, imperfect, not as it should be (adv)in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly syn : ( adj /adv) awry ant : (adv) properly Ex. Something was amiss and made the man suspicious. 2. brawl (n) a noisy quarrel or fight - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Grade Seven
Unit Seven
1. amiss (adj) faulty, imperfect, not as it should be (adv)in a mistaken or
improper way, wronglysyn: (adj/adv) awryant: (adv) properlyEx. Something was amiss
and made the man suspicious.
2. brawl (n) a noisy quarrel or fight (v) to quarrel or fight
noisilysyn: (n) scuffle, donnybrook (v)
spar, scrapEx. The cats brawling in the
alley could be heard in every apartment.
3. detest (v) to hate, dislike very much; loathe
syn: despise, abhorant: relish, love, admire,
esteemEx. I used to detest onions,
but now I put them in most dishes I make.
4. domestic (adj) native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household (n) a household servant
syn: (adj) household, native (n) servant
ant: (adj) foreign, alienEx. The electric bill and gas bill are domestic affairs.
5. flagrant (adj) extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious
syn: blatant, gross, outrageousant: petty, piddling, trifling,
inconsequentialEx. The flagrant behavior of the
politician caused him to be impeached.
6. flaw (n) a slight fault, defect, crack
syn: imperfection, blemishant: faultlessness, perfectionEx. The diamond had a flaw
which caused it to decrease in value.
7. fledgling (n) an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest
(adj) inexperienced, buddingsyn: (n) novice, tyro, neophyteant: (n) pro, expert, veteranEx. Since he was a fledgling
performer, he felt many butterflies before his first performance.
8. fluster (v) to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous (n) a state of confusion or
agitationsyn: (v) agitate, rattle, disconcertant: (v) reassure, soothe, quietEx. When too many questions were
asked too quickly, the shy person became flustered.
9. foremost (adj) chief, most important, primary; (adv) in the first place
syn: (adj) leading, principal, paramount
ant: (adj) hindmost, last, secondaryEx. Because he is the foremost
authority in medical research, his opinion is respected.
10. momentum (n) the force or speed with which something moves
syn: drive, thrust, impetusEx. Each good grade gave
her more momentum and soon her grade was an A.
11. notable (adj) striking, remarkable (n) a person who is well
known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way
syn: (adj) noteworthy, impressiveant: (adj) undistinguished,
unremarkable (n) unknownEx. Achieving highest honors is a
notable achievement.
12. nurture (v) to bring up, care for, train, nourish (n) rearing, training,
upbringingsyn: (v) raise, rear, fosterant: neglect, ignore, discourage, hinderEx. An abandoned kitten must
be nurtured.
13. paradox (n) a self-contradictory statement that on close examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
syn: riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdityEx. The statement “America is
free” is a paradox.
14. perjury (n) the act of swearing to a lie
syn: false witnessEx. She committed perjury.
She assured her parents that she did not take the money when in actuality she did.
15.presume (v) to take for granted, assume, or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties syn: surmise, trespass, infringe
Ex. The boy presumed that he would make the team since he was on it last year.
16. prior (adj) earlier, formersyn: previous, anteriorant: subsequent, later,
ensuing, followingEx. Since I had a prior
commitment, I could not go to the party.
17. proficient (adj) skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
syn: competent, adept, ableant: incompetent, inept,
unskilled, ignorantEx. I am a proficient musician
who has performed for years.
18. salvo (n) a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited, verbal attack
syn: barrage, volleyEx. The twenty-one gun salute
served as a salvo for the fallen soldiers.
19. vigilant (adj) wide-awake, alert, watchful
syn: attentive, on one’s toesant: sleepy, inattentive,
unobservantEx. The editor was vigilant; no
mistakes appeared in the composition.
20. wrath (n) intense angersyn: rage, fury, ire, choler,
indignationant: favor, approval, pleasure, blessingEx. The principal’s wrath ended
with a suspension for the misbehaving student.