Additional grade-level vocabulary words for middle school students, continuing the Middle School Vocabulary series. Front: the word. Back: definition and a short example sentence.
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- meager
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Small, thin, or inadequate in amount or quality. Example: The refugee received only meager portions of food.- resilient
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Able to recover quickly from difficulties and keep going. Example: The resilient team came back to win after losing the first game.- vivacious
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Lively, energetic, and full of enthusiasm and animation. Example: The vivacious performer danced across the stage with joy.- waning
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Decreasing in size, strength, or importance; fading. Example: The waning moon appeared smaller each night.- yearning
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A deep, intense longing or desire for something. Example: She felt a yearning to return home after being away so long.- zeal
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Great energy, enthusiasm, and eagerness. Example: He approached his new job with zeal and excitement.- bewildered
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Very confused, puzzled, and disoriented. Example: The lost tourist looked bewildered at the complicated street map.- calamity
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A serious disaster or great misfortune that causes suffering. Example: The hurricane was a natural calamity that damaged the town.- disdain
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A feeling of contempt, scorn, or superiority toward someone. Example: She showed disdain for his rude and disrespectful behavior.- kindle
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To start a fire or ignite; to inspire or arouse feelings. Example: The inspiring speech helped kindle hope in the audience.- melancholy
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A state of sadness, thoughtfulness, and deep reflection. Example: A melancholy mood filled the room after the sad movie ended.- nagging
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Constantly bothering, complaining, or pestering someone persistently. Example: His nagging doubts kept him from enjoying his victory.- obscure
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Not clear, not easily understood, or hidden from view. Example: The obscure reference confused many of the readers.- sarcasm
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A mocking or ironic remark meant to hurt or ridicule someone. Example: When he said 'Great job,' his sarcasm was obvious from his tone.- abrupt
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Happening suddenly and unexpectedly. Example: The meeting came to an abrupt end.
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