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6 - Word of the Week

6th Words of the Week #1-34

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one that contends with, opposes, or resists; an enemy adversary
a natural ability; a talent aptitude
an obstruction put in the way to prevent someone from getting through barricade
to wave or swing (something, such as a weapon) in a threatening or excited manner brandish
a mixture of different things concoction
a flat table like ledge, over which business is conducted or food is served (noun); to act against or in opposition to someone (verb) counter
a refusal to obey something or someone defiance
to become or to cause something to become less in size, importance, etc. diminish
to make something (such as a belief, feeling, or idea) go away or end dispel
a glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire ember
the state of being very annoyed or upset exasperation
the ability to see what might happen in the future foresight
very difficult; requiring great effort grueling
to cause (something) to happen more quickly; to move or act quickly hasten
to supply something with light; to shine light on something illuminate
to talk in a fast, unclear, or foolish way jabber
to stick out, up, or forward jut
producing or seeming to produce light luminous
to follow a winding course meander
the strength or force that something has when it is moving momentum
a formal military gathering to examine or test soldiers muster
suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future ominous
relating to the thing that is being thought about or discussed pertinent
a very steep side of a mountain or cliff precipice
a person who lives alone and avoids other people recluse
causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust repugnant
the state of having a very small supply or being in need of supplies scarcity
liking to be with and talk to other people sociable
great physical or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for a long time stamina
to move or assemble in a crowd swarm
not completely clear or transparent but clear enough to allow light to pass through translucent
able to do many different things, having many different uses versatile
to move lightly through the air waft
a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something zeal
Created by: daiseymd
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