Vocabulary Building

• Adversary: An opponent or enemy.
• Aplomb: Self-assurance, especially in difficult situations.
• Apprehensive: Fearful about potential events.
• Aptitude: Natural talent for learning.
• Attentive: Paying close attention.
• Banish: To send away as punishment.
• Barricade: Barrier to block movement.
• Bluff: Deceiving through feigned confidence.
• Brackish: Slightly salty.
• Brandish: To wave something threateningly.
• Commotion: Noisy disturbance.
• Concoction: Mixture of ingredients.
• Conspicuous: Easily seen or noticeable.
• Contortion: Twisted condition or form.
• Cunning: Achieving goals through deceit.
• Defiance: Open resistance.
• Deft: Skillful and quick in movement.
• Diminish: To become less.
• Disdain: Feeling of unworthiness.
• Dismal: Depressing, dreary.
• Dispel: To make a belief disappear.
• Egregious: Shockingly bad.
• Engross: To absorb attention.
• Exasperation: Intense irritation.
• Grueling: Extremely tiring.
• Gusto: Enjoyment or vigor.
• Havoc: Widespread destruction; chaos.
• Impending: About to happen.
• Luminous: Giving off light; bright.
• Meander: To wander aimlessly.

Expand your vocabulary with this list. These terms will enhance your comprehension and communication skills. The words range from describing opponents to expressing feelings.