POWER VOCAB 4 Words you need to know

POWER VOCAB #4 Words you need to know and use, peeps!

ADVERSARY • Someone who offers opposition • The students are united by shared suffering, and by a common adversary.

APLOMB • Great coolness and composure under strain • I wish I had handled it with aplomb.

APPREHENSIV E • In fear of dread of possible evil or harm • Milo still feels apprehensive when visiting an unfamiliar location.

APTITUDE • Natural ability • What do you think is more valued in society – aptitude or attitude?

BANISH • Send away from a place of residence, as for punishment • Citizens sought to banish their leaders for abuse of power.

BARRICADE • Block off with barriers • The police decided to barricade nearby streets and parking lots for security purposes.

BLUFF • Frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one is. • Andy decided to call the bully’s bluff in front of the principal.

BRACKISH • Slightly salty. • Brackish water can be used, but fresh water is easier and less costly.

BRANDISH • Move or swing back and forth. • The buccaneer was quick to brandish his sword against his enemy.

COMMOTION • Confused movement. • Several were injured during the commotion at the rock concert.

CONCOTION • Any food/drink created by combining different ingredients. • Name some food combos that blend well to create a tasty concoction.

CONSPICUOU S • Obvious to the eye or mind. • The teacher made his instructions conspicuous by highlighting them in yellow.