100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know

noun, a rival, foe, or opponent

adversary

adjective, anxious or fearful about the future

apprehensive

adjective, paying close attention or being alert and observant.

attentive

noun, a structure that prevents access or passage, often used in situations of conflict or emergencies.

barricade

adjective, water that is a mixture of fresh and saltwater, typically found in coastal regions.

brackish

noun, the distance around a circle, calculated by multiplying the diameter by pi

.circumference

noun, a mixture of various ingredients, often blended for a specific purpose or effect, such as in cooking or potions.

concoction

noun, the act of twisting or bending out of shape, often referring to physical movements in performance or gymnastics.

contortion

adjective, having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

cunning

noun, a state of open opposition, a challenge.

defiance

noun, the place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

destination

noun, the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

disdain

verb, to make a doubt, feeling, belief, or even a rumor disappear or vanish.

dispel

adjective, outstandingly bad; shockingly flagrant or offensive. Often used to describe errors, abuses, or offenses that are remarkably severe or noticeable.

egregious

verb, move out of or away from something and come into view.

emerge

noun

1. a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance

exasperation

verb

1. start to lose strength or momentum

falter

noun

a pleasant, sweet smell.

fragrance

adjective

1. extremely tiring and demanding

grueling

noun

the state or process of living in a particular place.

habitation

noun

forward movement of a ship or boat, especially when this is slow or difficult.

headway

verb

make (something) visible or bright by shining light on it; light up

illuminate

adjective

1. assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

imperious

noun

1. special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

jargon

verb

extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something.

jut

noun

a small hill or mound.

knoll

adjective

(of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.

malleable

verb

(of a river or road) follow a winding course.

meander

noun

1. a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something.

misgivings

adjective

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

monotonous

noun

each of the small, thin horny or bony plates protecting the skin of fish and reptiles, typically overlapping one another.

scale