1. April Vocabulary Words
Unit 7
April Vocabulary Words

2. Amiss (ADJ and ADV)
Under circumstances it would not be amiss to offer our congratulations.
Def-(adj) faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; (adv) in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly
Syn (adj &adv)-awry
Ant (adv)-properly

3. Brawl (N and V)
The noise coming from the classroom sounded more like a brawl than a debate.
Def-(n) a noisy quarrel or fight; (v) to quarrel or fight noisily
Syn (n) scuffle, donnybrook; (v) spar, scrap

4. Children who dislike green vegetables often detest spinach.
Detest (V)
Children who dislike green vegetables often detest spinach.
Def-(v) to hate, dislike very much, loathe
Syn-despise, abhor
Ant-relish, love, admire, esteem

5. Domestic (ADJ and N)
The newspaper is filled with information about our country’s domestic affairs.
When my grandmother first came to this country she took a job as a domestic.
Def-(adj) native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; (n) a household servant.
Syn-(adj) native (n) servant
Ant-(adj) foreign, alien

6. Crossing against the light shows a flagrant disregard for the law.
Flagrant (ADJ)
Crossing against the light shows a flagrant disregard for the law.
Def-extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious
Syn-blatant, gross, outrageous
Ant-petty, piddling, trifling, inconsequential

7. FLAW (N) Def-a slight faulty, defect, crack Syn-imperfection, blemish
We noticed a flaw in the plan to start building the house before the spring rains.
Def-a slight faulty, defect, crack
Syn-imperfection, blemish
Ant-faultlessness, perfection

8. We placed the fledgling back in its nest.
Fledgling (N and ADJ)
We placed the fledgling back in its nest.
A fledgling police officer appeared on the scene and wisely called for assistance.
Def-(n) an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; (adj) inexperienced, budding
Syn (n) novice, tyro, neophyte
Ant (n) pro, expert, veteran

9. Among my interests, music is foremost.
Foremost (ADJ and ADV)
Among my interests, music is foremost.
First and foremost, you must call home to let your family know you’ll be late.
Def-(adj) chief, most important, primary; (adv) in the first place
Syn (adj) leading, principal, paramount
Ant (adj) hindmost, last, secondary

10. Fluster (V and N)
During the trial, the judge told the attorney not to fluster the witness.
Def-(v) to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; (n) a state of confusion or agitation
Syn (v) agitate, disconcert
Ant (v) reassure, soothe, quiet

11. Momentum (N) Def-the force of speed with which something moves
The presidential campaign gained momentum once the first primary was over.
Def-the force of speed with which something moves
Syn-drive, thrust, impetus

12. Notable (ADJ and N)
Being chosen for the team was a notable event in our lives.
The party was attended by notables from the film world.
Def-(adj) striking, remarkable (n) a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way
Syn-(adj) noteworthy, exceptional
Ant-(adj) undistinguished, unremarkable; (n) unknown

13. It is wonderful to watch chimpanzees nurture their young.
Nurture (V and N)
It is wonderful to watch chimpanzees nurture their young.
The nurture they received as children served them well as they grew into adulthood.
Def-(v) to bring up, care for, train, nourish (n) rearing, training
Syn-(v) raise, rear, foster
Ant-(v) neglect, ignore, discourage, hinder

14. It is a paradox to say that youth is wasted on the young.
Paradox (N)
It is a paradox to say that youth is wasted on the young.
Def-a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
Syn-riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity

15. Perjury (N) Def-the act of swearing to a lie Syn-false witness
The witness was convicted of perjury and was sentenced to serve two years in prison.
Def-the act of swearing to a lie
Syn-false witness

16. Presume (V)
The counselors presume that the jobs they had last summer will be theirs this summer as well.
Def-to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
Syn-surmise, trespass, infringe

17. Prior (ADJ) Def-earlier, former Syn- anterior, preceding
Unfortunately, the governor had a prior appointment and could not meet with the class.
Def-earlier, former
Syn- anterior, preceding
Ant-later, ensuing, following

18. Mom knows her way around the kitchen and is quite a proficient cook.
Proficient (ADJ)
Mom knows her way around the kitchen and is quite a proficient cook.
Def-skilled, expert, or capable in ay field or activity
Syn-competent, adept
Ant-incompetent, inept, unskilled, ignorant

19. The audience erupted in a salvo of laughter.
Salvo (N)
The audience erupted in a salvo of laughter.
Def-a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack.
Syn-barrage, volley

20. The vigilant guards paced back and forth.
Vigilant (ADJ)
The vigilant guards paced back and forth.
Def- wide-awake, alert, watchful
Syn-attentive
Ant-sleepy, inattentive, unobservant

21. In Greek and roman myths, characters fear the wrath of the gods.
Wrath (N)
In Greek and roman myths, characters fear the wrath of the gods.
Def-intense anger
Syn-rage, ire, choler, indignation
Ant-favor, approval, pleasure, blessing