Verbs
to bring up, care for, train, and nourish
nurture
earlier, former
prior
a noisy quarrel or fight; to quarrel or fight noisily
brawl
wide-awake, alert, watchful
vigilant
fluster
ex.- He is really flustered and scared because of what the dream showed him.
the force or speed with which something moves
momentum
extremely bad, glaring; scandalous,notoriouss
flagrant
an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; inexperienced, budding
fledgling
faulty, imperfect, not as it should be; in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly
amiss
vigilant
ex.- They were vigilant about protecting their children.
intense anger
wrath
native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; a household servant
domestic
a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
paradox
to hate, dislike very much, loathe
detest
proficient
ex.- She is proficient in two foreign languages.
to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous
fluster
chief, most important, primary; in the first place
foremost
a slight fault, defect, crack
striking, remarkable; a person who is well known, distinguishable, or outstanding in some way
notable
wrath
ex.- He incurred the wrath of the authorities in speaking out against government injustices.
to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
presume
skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
proficient
the act of swearing to a lie
perjury
a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
salvo
paradox
ex.- In a strange paradox, the medicine made Harry sick before it cured him.