100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know

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circumference

the boundary line of a circle or area
a wall that encircles a castle or city
to travel around
a meeting for discussion

apprehensive

supportive
under arrest
large in scope; extensive
anxious; uneasy

aplomb

an explosive device
self-confidence; poise
purple-colored
enthusiastic support

aptitude

a way of behaving that reflects a state of mind or disposition
a mocking imitation
ability; talent
height; distance above ground

bluff

to polish
cold and windy
having a dull edge; not sharp
to act confident in order to trick or decieve

brackish

unimportant; incidental
somewhat salty
foul; polluted
resentful; indignant

adversary

celebration of a year of marriage
promotional material
opponent; enemy
counselor

debris

building materials
rubble; wreckage
a first public appearance
pride

banish

to force to leave; exile
to seek or pursue
to disappear
a type of pastry

barricade

a dangerous fish
a wall or structure set up to block a route of access
a low singing voice
a softdrink mixed from a powder

brandish

somewhat popular
to wave in a menacing way
to conceal or hide
a bowl or container for cereal

commotion

a regular route of travel
a disturbance; hubbub
the sharing of a meal
when two or more things move in unison

attentive

carefully observant
shy; socially fearful
thankful; grateful
creative

counter

spy; secret agent
an action in sports that results in a score
contrary; opposite
larger; more numerous

contortion

a sharp, stinging pain
illegal use of one's official position to obtain property
a twisting or bending out of natural shape
remorse; repentence

concoction

a scientific formula
an ingenious or clever idea
a drink prepared by combining ingredients
the place where two moving objects meet or collide

defiance

to break up or end a relationship
to borrow money for the purchase of land for construction
confidence
resistance to authority

cunning

gathering or collecting
bravery; heroism
politeness; courtesy
skill in deception; guile

deft

unable to hear
quick and skillful
the right side of a ship
weight; heaviness

conspicuous

tricky; wiley; deviously clever
secret; hidden
obvious
intelligent