Words 91-100

Michelle B. (United States of America)
This is part of the list of 100 words middle school students should know.
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  1. translucent
    allowing light to pass through diffusely
    Glasses are generally transparent but may be translucent or opaque. Various
  2. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
    Ms. Michelson is known for her uncanny ability to take over a space.
  3. unsightly
    unpleasant to look at
    But the snails are not just an unsightly pest.
  4. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
    I was versatile, all over the court, moving in, setting up my volleys. Slate (Apr 10, 2013)
  5. vigilant
    carefully observant or attentive
    Doctors can only recommend riding out the worst of the symptoms and being vigilant about fluid intake to avoid dehydration. Salon (Jan 25, 2013)
  6. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
    Children's brains are, undeniably, still developing, so any harm inflicted by the new technology will be doubly dangerous for their vulnerable young minds.
  7. waft
    a long flag; often tapering
    Perfume was wafted on the air, and little birds sang lulling songs. Tieck, Ludwig
  8. waver
    pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
    He had managed just six points in the previous two games, but said his confidence never wavered. Seattle Times (Feb 26, 2013)
  9. weather
    atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation
    Experts had been concerned about the effect of the cold weather on the eggs.
  10. zeal
    a feeling of strong eagerness
    Participants at last weekend's rallies, though, said Mrs. Gandhi lacked the vigor and zeal she had displayed earlier this year.
Created on Fri May 10 10:21:54 EDT 2013 (updated Fri May 10 10:27:37 EDT 2013)

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