Vocabulary Words 1-5 Week 1 August 26-30 Adversary (noun): an opponent or enemy. Aplomb (noun): self-confidence, especially in a difficult situation; poise; assurance. Apprehensive (adjective): anxious or fearful; uneasy. Aptitude (noun): the ability to learn or understand something quickly. Attentive (adjective): (1)giving attention to something. (2) Paying careful attention to the comfort or concerns of others; considerate.

Vocabulary Words 6-10 Week 2 Sept. 3-6 Banish (verb): to force to leave a country or place; exile Barricade (noun): (1)A usually temporary structure set up to block the passage of an enemy. (2)Something that serves as an obstacle; a barrier. (verb): (1) to block an opening or passage with an obstacle or barrier. (2)To enclose or exclude someone by constructing a barricade. Bluff (verb): to engage in a false display of strength or confidence, especially in order to deceive someone. Brackish (adjective): slightly salty. Brandish (verb): to wave or exhibit something in dramatic or threatening way.

Vocabulary Words 11-15 Week 3 Sept. 9-13 Circumference (noun): the boundary of an area, an object, or a geometric figure, especially a circle. Commotion (noun): noisy activity or confusion. Concoction (noun): something that has been prepared by putting several things together; a mixture of ingredients. Conspicuous (adjective): (1)Easily seen; obvious. (2)Attracting attention; striking; remarkable. Contortion (noun): a sharp twist or bend in something.

Vocabulary Words 16-20 Week 4 Sept. 16-20 Counter (verb): to do or say something in opposition to something else. Cunning (adjective): sly, crafty, or clever. (noun): the quality of being sly, crafty, or clever. Debris (noun): the scattered remains of something broken, destroyed, or discarded; rubble or wreckage. Defiance (noun): the act of defying; open resistance to an opposing force or authority. Deft (adjective): quick and skillful; adroit

Vocabulary Words 21-25 Week 5 Sept. 23-27 Destination (noun): the place to which a person or thing is going or is sent. Diminish (verb): to make or become smaller or less; reduce or decrease. Disdain (noun): a feeling that someone or something is bad, worthless, or low; scorn or contempt. (verb) to have or show this feeling about someone or something. Dismal (adjective): (1)causing gloom or depression; dreary. (2) feeling gloomy; depressed; miserable. Dispel (verb): to cause to disappear; drive away; disperse.