Vocabulary Lists 1-3

to wave or exhibit something in a threatening or dramatic way

• brackish

• brandish

• baldish

• boldish

To build and start a fire; To spark or excite a feeling.

• ember

• concoction

• kindle

• headway

Progress toward a destination or goal

• headway

• furtive

• vulnerable

• meander

A noisy or confusing sound

• concoction

• conspicuous

• contortion

• commotion

Well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous

• barricade

• egregious

• aplomb

• brandish

A person who lives alone or has little to do with other people

• recluse

• vulnerable

• dismal

• aplomb

Giving off light; shining

• luminous

• translucent

• fragrance

• kindle

A glowing piece of wood or coal

• translucent

• ember

• illuminate

• kindle

A temporary structure to set up to block a passage of an enemy

• circumference

• bluff

• barricade

• furtive

easily seen or obvious; attracting attention

• furtive

• conspicuous

• bluff

• meander