Unit 7 - Set A Vocab

brawl

a noisy quarrel or fight; to quarrel or fight noisily

detest

to hate, dislike very much, loathe

flagrant

extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious

fluster

to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; a state of confusion or agitation

momentum

the force or speed with which something moves

notable

striking, remarkable; a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way

paradox

a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities

prior

earlier, former

salvo

a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything, a spirited verbal attack

vigilant

wide-awake, alert, watchful