100 Words Every Middleschooler Should Know

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  1. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
    Asked a joking question about having dinner with his adversary Tiger Woods, Garcia said: "We will serve fried chicken." Seattle Times (May 23, 2013)
    noun
    an opponent or enemy
  2. aplomb
    great coolness and composure under strain
    Many fans might have expected more interceptions for such a high-priced player, but coach Mike Smith says Robinson has filled his role with aplomb. Washington Post (Nov 3, 2011)
    noun
    self confidence, especially in a difficult situation
  3. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
    Still, people living in the area appear to be growing increasingly apprehensive as the storm approaches. Wall Street Journal (May 14, 2013)
    adjective
    anxious; uneasy
  4. aptitude
    inherent ability
    While at school, his teacher noticed Mr. Raiba's aptitude for drawing and suggested he enroll in art school. New York Times (Jul 12, 2012)
    noun
    the ability to learn or understand something quickly
  5. attentive
    giving care
    He is loving, attentive, caring, and overall a great boyfriend. Slate (Jan 15, 2013)
    adjective
    paying careful attention to the comfort or concerns of others; considerate
  6. banish
    drive away
    Day by day she sank, until all hope was banished. Herndon, William H.
    verb
    to force to leave a country or place; exile
  7. barricade
    prevent access to by blocking off with barriers
    Running up to the fifth floor, he took two people hostage and barricaded himself inside their apartment, police said.
    verb
    to block an opening with an obstacle or barrier
    noun
    something that blocks a passage; a barrier
  8. bluff
    a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
    "It could have been a bluff, like a poker game," he said.
    verb
    to engage in a false sense of confidence, usually in order to deceive, or trick, someone
  9. brackish
    slightly salty
    adjective
  10. brandish
    move or swing back and forth
Created on Wed Sep 04 23:31:30 EDT 2013 (updated Tue Sep 10 20:03:02 EDT 2013)

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