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Vocabulary 16-17
vocab
20 cards·by Emma17Gus03
the act of defying;open resistance to an opposing force or authorty
defiance
quick and skillful
deft
the scattered remains of something broken,destroyed,or discarded;rubble or wreckage
debris
to do or say something in opposition to something else
counter
sly,crafty,or celever
cunning
a sharp twist or bend in something
contortion
noisy activity or confusion
commotion
the boundary of an object or area, an object or a geometric figure (circle)
circumference
something that has been prepared by putting several things together; a mixture of
ingredients
concoction
1.a usually temporary structure set up,as across a route of access, to block the passage of an
enemy or opponent
barricade
1. easily seen,obvious 2. attracting attention, remarkable; striking
conspicuous
to engage in a false display of strength or confidence,especially to deserve someone
bluff
a opponent or enemy
adversary
slightly salted
brackish
to wave or exhibit something, in a dramatic or threatening way
brandish
to force to leave a country or place;exile
banish
giving attention to something;paying careful attention to comfort or concerns of others
attentive
self-confidence, especially in a difficult situation;poise; assurance
alomb
anxious or fearful; uneasy
apprehensive
the ability to learn or understand something quickly
aptitude