Middle School Words to Know
Across
- 8. the length of the closed curve of a circle
- 9. taking heed
- 11. actions that cause great irritation
- 15. a tortuous and twisted shape or position
- 16. to cause to separate and go in different directions
- 20. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
- 22. a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
- 24. a hostile challenge
Down
- 1. great coolness and composure under strain
- 2. the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place
- 3. the act of creating something by compounding or mixing
- 4. in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
- 5. slightly salty
- 6. the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey
- 7. inherent ability
- 10. conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
- 12. come out into view as from concealment
- 13. someone who offers opposition
- 14. a barrier to impede the advance of an enemy
- 17. move hesitantly, as if about to give way
- 18. a high steep bank
- 19. showing inventiveness and skill
- 21. expel, as if by decree
- 23. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike