7th Grade English Vocabulary
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