UNIT 7
a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle; a burst of sth.
salvo
inclined to argue or debate.
disputations
a difficult and painful experience.
ordeal
Something is __________ in this room, and I am going to find it.
amiss
a noisy quarrel or fight
brawl
We noticed a ________ in the plan to start building in the house before the spring rains.
flaw
To prepare for the ____________ of winter, we replenished our supply of firewood and rock salt.
onslaught
The _________ gave no evidence of the man stealing to the police.
bystander
The sun's coldblooded heat _______ the ground ruthlessly.
parched
The _________ man, who is also the thief, gave the detective a tip.
anonymous
Among my interests, music is _________.
foremost
the central point of a matter
nub
to attract or tempt
entice
After ___________ his thirst, the soldier continued to find his officer.
quenching
The ____ winter took many people lives away.
grim
The witness was convicted of _________ and was sentenced t service two years in prison.
perjury
turn aside sharply, digress, sheer off.
swerve
synonym to majestic and stately.
regal
The kid was _________ because he failed to get a high score in his exam.
capsized
The police will not leave his friend _________ his friend is safe.
pending
A self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; enigma.
parodox
Doesn't it seem __________ for a bright young person to show no interest in taking part in any school activities.
abnormal. You get 250 for answering insubordinate.
The clothing saturated with water.
Find the synonym of saturated.
pervaded
After finishing the painting, the artist signed his name in big letters with a playful _______.
flourish
The ________ property of Mr. Anonymous was stolen last night.
makeshift