Upgrade to remove ads

Only $1/month

100 Words Every Middle School Student Should Know

Terms in this set (100)

an enemy, opponent

poise, assurance, great self-confidence

fearful or anxious, especially about the future

a natural talent or ability; quickness in learning

alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention;

to drive away; to force to leave a place by official decree

a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.

to mislead or deceive; to fake

to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

the outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter

the act of making a noisy disturbance

the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components

easy to notice; obvious

the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)

indicating opposition or resistance

Cleverness; slyness

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

refusal to yield; resistance; V. defy; ADJ. defiant

quick and skillful in movement

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

to make smaller or less

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Causing gloom or depression

to cause to separate and go in different directions

listen without the speaker's knowledge

outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal

a hot glowing or smouldering fragment of wood or coal left from a fire

become known or apparent

to occupy the complete attention, absorb fully

actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)

to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to syn- stimulate, excite, gladden ant- discourage, dispirit, dishearten, inhibit

to hesitate, stumble, lose courage; to speak hesitatingly; to lose drive, weaken, decline

ability to foresee future happenings; prudence in providing for the future

a pleasingly sweet olfactory property

done slyly or stealthily, sneaky, secret, shifty; stolen

very tiring, calling for an extreme effort

eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm

the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place (said of both animals and men)

act or move at high speed

very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder

progress toward a destination or a goal

cause to start burning

make lighter or brighter

about to happen

overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject

the act of forcing your way by pushing

to stick out, to project

to set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire

a small rounded hill

emitting or reflecting light, glowing; illuminating

capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

to become real or actual; to appear in physical form, especially suddenly

to wander about, wind about; a sharp turn or twist

extremely careful; particular about details

feelings of uncertainty, apprehension

the force or speed with which something moves

continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying

a large indefinite number

gather or bring together,

to tell a story or describe a series of events

difficult to understand; partially hidden

threatening or suggesting something bad is on the way

unconventional; strange

refusing to give up or stop; continuing despite difficulties

related to the matter at hand

the ability to grow, develop, or improve

very steep or overhanging place; cliff

remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization

to calm down; to put down or suppress; to put an end to

A person who lives apart from society and often alone

to return to normal health or strength; recover

to fill or make complete again, add a new stock or supply to.

causing disgust or hatred; repulsive

the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage

(n) a deliberate act of destruction or disruption where equipment is damaged

an insufficient amount or supply; a shortage

to run hurriedly w/ quick, short steps

the quality of being calm, peaceful, or untroubled

Enjoying the company of others; Friendly

very serious or sad

item that is studied by scientists as an example of an entire set of things

the power to resist fatigue or illness while working hard; endurance

to become less active or violent

to walk in a way that makes it look as if you think you are important; strut

a large number of bees; a large number of moving people, animals, or insects

an action that is planned to achieve a goal

brief and to the point; concise

allowing light to shine through

arousing wonder and fear, as if supernatural; eerie

not pleasant to look at; unattractive

having varied uses or functions

watchful, careful

capable of being harmed, damaged, or injured

to float easily and gently on the air; drift

to move back and forth or to be unsure or weak

to wear away or change, as in color or surface texture, by exposure to the wind, rain, and other conditions of the atmosphere

great enthusiasm for or devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE...

100 Words Every Middle School Student Should Know

100 terms

100 (75-100) Words Every Middle School Student Sho…

25 terms

100 Words

100 terms

100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should K…

100 terms

OTHER SETS BY THIS CREATOR

Man vs. Nature

15 terms

Story Elements Vocabulary

22 terms

Dystopian Novel Vocabulary

15 terms

Wonder Part 1

10 terms

THIS SET IS OFTEN IN FOLDERS WITH...

Desert Hills 7th Grade ELA Review

45 terms

Words Every 9th Grader Should Know

100 terms