Week 1 Vocab
nervous or worried that something bad might happen
Bluff
deceive or pretend
Concoction
A mixture made by combining different ingredients, often something unusual
Destination
The place where someone or something is going
Denotation
dictionary meaning of a word
Attentive
paying close attention and listening carefully
Barricade
barrier or block
Commotion
A noisy disturbance or a lot of excited activity and confusion
Disdain
A feeling of dislike or disrespect
Connotation
personal meaning of a word
Adversary
a person, team, or group that is against you; an enemy or opponent
Banish
send away
Circumference
The distance all the way around a circle
Diminish
To make or become smaller or less than
What is the name of our next writing assignment?
This or That
Aptitude
a natural ability or talent for doing something
Brackish
slightly salty
Conscience
The inner sense of right and wrong that helps guide a person's actions
Debris
Scattered pieces of broken or destroyed material
What are the 3 learning styles we talked about?
Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic
Aplomb
Confidence & calmness, especially in a difficult situation
Brandish
wave threateningly
Conspicuous
Easy to see or notice; standing out from the surroundings
Dispel
To drive away or get rid of something, such as a feeling, thought, or doubt
What are the 4 types of brainstorming we discussed yesterday?
Webbing/Mapping/Bubbling/Web Chain
Freewriting
Listing
Outlining