Unit 5 Vocabulary 9 th Grade English Level
Unit 5 Vocabulary 9 th Grade English Level C
Addendum • (n. ) a thing added, an appendix or addition to a book or written document. When a new idea arises—such as an i. Phone app— she makes an addendum to the existing contract.
Aghast • (adj. ) filled with amazement, disgust, fear, or terror After Jenna learned her mother had spent her entire college fund, she became aghast and angry.
Ample • (adj. ) more than enough, spacious, large There is ample space to have a large wedding over 300 guests.
Apparition • (n. ) a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance Every year on his birthday, an apparition is said to appear at Edgar Allen Poe’s gravesite, leaving behind a red rose and a raven’s feather.
Assert • (v. ) to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully President Obama asserted his authority when he issued an executive order on immigration.
Cower • (v. ) to crouch or shrink away from in fear or shame Whenever I vacuum my dog always cowers in the corner of the room.
Disdain • (v. ) to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully; (n. ) a feeling of contempt Many Americans have a disdain for suicide bombers.
Epitaph • (n. ) a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone At Halloween, you see epitaphs all over people’s yards.
Ethical • (adj. ) having to do with morals, values, rights and wrong; in accordance with standards of right conduct; requiring a prescription for purchase The biggest ethical decision you have to make while getting your education is whether or not you abide by the academic policy of the organization you attend.
Facetious • (adj. ) humorous, not meant seriously Even though the comedian told many facetious religious jokes, the church members still clapped loudly at the end of the show.
Inaudible • (adj. ) not able to be heard It can be very frustrating when you are expecting to be able to hear something and it is inaudible.
Indiscriminate • (adj. ) without restraint or control; unselective Because the Ebola disease is indiscriminate, it will affect anyone regardless of age or race.
Intrigue • (n. ) crafty dealings, underhanded plotting; (v. ) to form and carry out plots; to puzzle or excite the curiosity The novel examines the world of danger and intrigue of the professional spy.
Jurisdiction • (n) an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice If you live in Howard County, you are in the jurisdiction of the county police.
Plausible • (adj. ) appearing true, reasonable, or fair When Jason forgot to do his homework, he tried to come up with a plausible excuse his teacher would believe.
Plebeian • (adj. ) common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class; (n. ) a common person, member of the lower class In ancient Rome, plebeian women had to walk miles for water everyday.
Prodigal • (adj. ) wastefully extravagant; lavishly or generously abundant; (n. ) one who is wasteful and self-indulgent Even when the dictator saw his people dying of hunger, he refused to change his prodigal way of life.
Proximity • (n. ) nearness, closeness The proximity of the two cars made it almost impossible to pull out without hitting either one.
Pulverize • (v. ) to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome (as though by smashing into fragments) The enemy tried to pulverize the beast with bombs.
Volatile • (adj. ) highly changeable, fickle; tending to become violent or explosive; changing readily from the liquid to the gaseous state When put together, the two chemicals form a volatile mixture capable of destroying a huge building.
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