Barrio Boy Vocabulary

formidable

• Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively powerful, intense, or capable.

• Easily overcome or dealt with; not difficult.

• Lacking strength or power; weak.

• Unimpressive and ordinary in nature.

anchorage

• a type of food

• something that provides security or strength

• a geographical location

• a method of transportation

mobilize

• Make ready for action or use

• To restrict movement

• To gather resources without action

• To delay a response

grieve

• to feel sorrow or distress

• to celebrate joyfully

• to express indifference

• to show anger

maneuver

• To move skillfully or carefully.

• To remain stationary and inactive.

• To act without any planning or strategy.

• To move in a random and chaotic manner.

tragedy

• An event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• A joyful celebration or event

• A humorous situation or story

• A peaceful resolution to conflict

menace

• A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.

• A friendly companion or ally.

• A source of joy and happiness.

• An object of beauty and admiration.

flank

• be located at the sides of something or somebody

• to be in the center of something

• to surround something completely

• to move away from something

runty

• Small and weak, abnormally slow in growth and development

• Large and strong, growing rapidly

• Average size and development

• Healthy and robust, thriving well

withering

• acting or serving to cut down or destroy

• promoting growth and vitality

• encouraging development and progress

• providing support and nourishment