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SALDIE
R-OXFO
RD LEVEL B
UNIT 7
VOCABULA
RY
AMISS
• Part of Speech: adjective; adverb
• Definition: adjective-faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; adverb-in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly
• Synonyms: adjective; adverb-awry, incorrect
• Antonyms: adverb-properly, appropriate
• Sentence: Under the circumstances it would not be amiss to offer our congratulations.
BRAWL
• Part of Speech: noun; verb
• Definition: noun-a noisy quarrel or fight; verb-to quarrel or fight noisily
• Synonyms: noun-scuffle, donnybrook; verb-spar, scrap
• Antonyms: noun-peace; verb-truce
• Sentence: The noise coming from the classroom sounded more like a brawl than a debate.
DETEST
• Part of Speech: verb
• Definition: to hate, dislike very much, loathe
• Synonyms: despise, abhor
• Antonyms: relish, love, admire, esteem
• Sentence: Children who dislike green vegetables often detest spinach.
DOMESTIC
• Part of Speech: adjective; noun
• Definition: adjective-native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; noun-a household servant
• Synonyms: adjective-household, native; noun-servant
• Antonyms: adjective-foreign, alien
• Sentence: The newspaper is filled with information about our country’s domestic affairs. (adjective)
• Sentence: When my grandmother first came to this country, she took a job as a domestic. (noun)
FLAGRANT
• Part of Speech: adjective
• Definition: extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious
• Synonyms: blatant, gross, outrageous
• Antonyms: petty, piddling, trifling, inconsequential
• Sentence: Crossing against the light shows a flagrant disregard for the law.
FLAW
• Part of Speech: noun
• Definition: a slight fault, defect, crack
• Synonyms: imperfection, blemish
• Antonyms: faultlessness, perfection
• Sentence: We noticed a flaw in the plan to start building the house before spring rains.
FLEDGLING
• Part of Speech: noun; adjective
• Definition: noun-an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; adjective-inexperienced, budding
• Synonyms: noun-novice, tyro, neophyte
• Antonyms: noun-pro, expert, veteran
• Sentence: We placed the fledgling back in its nest. (noun)
• Sentence: A fledgling police officer appeared on the scene and wisely called for assistance. (adjective)
FLUSTER
• Part of Speech: verb; noun
• Definition: verb-to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; noun-a state of confusion or agitation
• Synonyms: verb-agitate, rattle, disconcert
• Antonyms: verb-reassure, soothe, quiet
• Sentence: During the trial, the judge told the attorney not to fluster the witness.
FOREMOST
• Part of Speech: adjective; adverb
• Definition: adjective-chief, most important, primary; adverb-in the first place
• Synonyms: adjective-leading, principal, paramount
• Antonyms: hindmost, last, secondary
• Sentence: Music is foremost among my interests. (adjective)
• Sentence: First and foremost, you must call home to let your family know you’ll be late. (adverb)
MOMENTUM
• Part of Speech: noun
• Definition: the force or speed with which something moves
• Synonyms: drive, thrust, impetus
• Antonyms: powerless, weakness
• Sentence: The presidential campaign gained momentum once the first primary was over.
NOTABLE
• Part of Speech: adjective; noun
• Definition: adjective-striking, remarkable; noun-a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way
• Synonyms: adjective-noteworthy, impressive
• Antonyms: adjective-undistinguished, unremarkable; noun-unknown
• Sentence: Being chosen for the team was a notable event in our lives. (adjective)
• Sentence: The party was attended by notables from the film world. (noun)
NURTURE
• Part of Speech: verb; noun
• Definition: verb-to bring up, care for, train, nourish; noun-rearing, training, upbringing
• Synonyms: verb-raise, rear, foster
• Antonyms: verb-neglect, ignore, discourage, hinder
• Sentence: It is wonderful to watch chimpanzees nurture their young. (verb)
• Sentence: The nurture they receive as children served them well as they grew into adulthood. (noun)
PARADOX
• Part of Speech: noun
• Definition: a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
• Synonyms: riddle; enigma, anomaly, absurdity
• Antonyms: calm, ease, surety
• Sentence: It is a paradox to say that youth is wasted on the young.
PERJURY
• Part of Speech: noun
• Definition: the act of swearing to a lie
• Synonyms: false witness
• Antonyms: honesty, truth
• Sentence: The witness was convicted or perjury and was sentenced to serve two years in prison.
PRESUME
• Part of Speech: verb
• Definition: to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
• Synonyms: surmise, trespass, infringe
• Antonyms: disbelieve, doubt
• Sentence: The counselors presume that the job they had last summer will be theirs this summer as well.
PRIOR
• Part of Speech: adjective
• Definition: earlier, former
• Synonyms: previous, anterior
• Antonyms: subsequent, later, ensuing, following
• Sentence: Unfortunately, the governor had a prior appointment and could not meet with the class.
PROFICIENT
• Part of Speech: adjective
• Definition: skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
• Synonyms: competent, adept, able
• Antonyms: incompetent, inept, unskilled, ignorant
• Sentence: Dad knows his way around the kitchen and is quite a proficient cook.
SALVO
• Part of Speech: noun
• Definition: a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
• Synonyms: barrage, volley
• Antonyms: loading, tranquility
• Sentence: The audience erupted in a salvo of laughter.
VIGILANT
• Part of Speech: adjective
• Definition: wide-awake, alert, watchful
• Synonyms: attentive, on one’s toes
• Antonyms: sleepy, inattentive, unobservant
• Sentence: The vigilant guards paced back and forth in front of the barracks.
WRATH
• Part of Speech: noun
• Definition: intense anger
• Synonyms: rage, fury, ire, choler, indignation
• Antonyms: favor, approval, pleasure, blessing
• Sentence: In Greek and Roman myths characters fear the wrath of the gods.