9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 12
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vociferous | Expressing opinions or feelings loudly and forcefully. | The protesters were vociferous in their demands for justice. | noisy, clamorous, raucous | quiet, subdued, mute | Adjective |
| incarcerate | To confine or imprison someone, typically in a correctional facility. | The judge decided to incarcerate the convicted criminal for a period of ten years. | detain, confine, jail | release, free, liberate | Verb |
| hardy | A person or thing that can endure difficult or challenging conditions or circumstances. | We will plant hardy, drought tolerant trees. | robust, sturdy, resilient | weak, delicate, fragile | Adjective |
| burgeon | To expand or develop rapidly or forcefully. | The startup began to burgeon after receiving a large investment. | grow, flourish, boom | wither, decline, diminish | Verb |
| radical | A departure from traditional or conventional beliefs, principles, or practices | He advocated for radical change in the political system. | revolutionary, extremist, dissident | conservative, traditional, moderate | Adjective |
| commence | To initiate or begin something. | The ceremony will commence at 9:00 AM sharp. | start, embark, launch | finish, conclude, complete | Verb |
| bilious | A physical or mental state characterized by irritability, ill-temper, or a generally disagreeable disposition. | The insult of his bilious remark left everyone speechless. | unsettling, nauseating, rude | calm, collected, composed | Adjective |
| florid | A style or manner characterized by extravagant or excessive ornamentation or embellishment. | The florid bouquets of roses filled the entire wedding hall. | lavish, ornate, elaborate | plain, simple, muted | Adjective |
| barbaric | Displaying extremely ruthless or inhumane behavior. | The brutal and barbaric tribe attacked the peaceful village, leaving destruction in their wake. | brutal, cruel, savage | civilized, cultured, refined | Adjective |
| martyr | A person who willingly endures suffering or death for their beliefs, principles, or cause. | She became a martyr for her beliefs when she sacrificed her life for the greater good. | sufferer, sacrifice, hero | aggressor, oppressor, tormentor | Noun |
| squalid | Extremely dirty, filthy, or unkept. | The homeless man was forced to live in a squalid conditions. | grimy, grungy, shabby | clean, tidy, comfortable | Adjective |
| flippant | A disrespectful attitude, often characterized by an offhand or casual tone. | She gave a flippant response when asked about her late arrival. | glib, cheeky, sarcastic | serious, respectful, thoughtful | Adjective |
| laconic | A style of communication or writing that is concise and brief, often consisting of few words or phrases. | After hours of debate, the laconic reply ended the discussion abruptly. | concise, succinct, terse | verbose, chatty, talkative | Adjective |
| tribulation | A state or condition of great distress, suffering, or hardship. | Through years of tribulation, he managed to overcome numerous obstacles and achieve his goals. | adversity, misfortune, trouble | peace, tranquility, comfort | Noun |
| circumspect | Displaying careful thought or consideration before taking action. | She was circumspect in her response, not wanting to reveal too much information. | cautious, wary, prudent | rash, impulsive, careless | Adjective |
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