Word of the Week Unit 1 Review

circumference

• the boundary line of a circle or area

• a meeting for discussion

• to travel around

• a wall that encircles a castle or city

apprehensive

• under arrest

• large in scope; extensive

• anxious; uneasy

• supportive

aplomb

• enthusiastic support

• self confidence; poise

• an explosive device

• purple colored

aptitude

• a way of behaving that reflects a state of mind or disposition

• height; distance above ground

• ability; talent

• a mocking imitation

bluff

• having a dull edge; not sharp

• to polish

• cold and windy

• to act confident in order to trick or decieve

adversary

• celebration of a year of marriage

• opponent; enemy

• counselor

• promotional material

debris

• building materials

• a first public appearance

• rubble; wreckage

• pride

banish

• a type of pastry

• to disappear

• to force to leave; exile

• to seek or pursue

barricade

• a dangerous fish

• a soft drink mixed from powder

• a low singing voice

• a wall or structure set up to block a route of access

benevolent

• well meaning and kindly

• beneficial to the environment

• all-knowing

• unkind; uncaring