Saldier-Oxford Level B

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Saldier-Oxford Level B

• Unit 7 Vocabulary

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 countrys domestic affairs.
  (adjective)
• Sentence When my grandmother first came to this
  country, she took a job as a domestic. (noun)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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 youll be late. (adverb)

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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vigilant

• Part of Speech adjective
• Definition wide-awake, alert, watchful
• Synonyms attentive, on ones toes
• Antonyms sleepy, inattentive, unobservant
• Sentence The vigilant guards paced back and
  forth in front of the barracks.

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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.