Words That Middle Schoolers Should Know Part 1

someone who offers opposition

• aptitude
• adversary
• attentive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

great coolness and composure under strain

• attentive
• aptitude
• aplomb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

in fear or dread of possible evil of harm

• apprehensive
• attentive
• adversary

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

inherent ability

• aplomb
• attentive
• aptitude

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

taking heed<br />

• aptitude
• attentive
• aplomb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

send away from a place of residence, as for punishment

• banish
• barricade
• bluff

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

block off with barriers

• barricade
• bluff
• brandish

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

deceive someone about your strength or intentions

• banish
• barricade
• bluff

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

slightly salty

• concoction
• brackish
• contortion

move or swing back and forth

• bluff
• brandish
• contortion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4