9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 16
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tenet | A basic principle or belief that serves as a foundation or guiding principle. | One key tenet of democracy is the belief in equal rights for all citizens. | doctrine, conviction, , maxim | Noun | |
| jamboree | A large festive gathering or celebration, often featuring various activities, performances, and entertainment. | We are going to the country music jamboree this weekend. | celebration, festivity, rally | Noun | |
| nihilist | A person who believes that life has no inherent meaning or value, rejecting traditional moral and social norms. | I am a nihilist, believing that life has no inherent meaning or purpose. | pessimistic, skeptical, cynical | optimist, idealist, positivist | Noun |
| schematic | A visual or diagrammatic representation that outlines the functional relationships and components of a system or process. | The engineer followed the schematic to assemble the electronic circuit. | blueprint, plan, layout | Noun | |
| credibility | The extent to which someone or something is perceived to be trustworthy. | The CEO's experience in the industry lends great credibility to his advice and recommendations. | reliability, dependability, integrity | distrust, uncertainty, disbelief | Noun |
| polymath | An individual who possesses a wide range of knowledge and expertise in multiple fields. | Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in fields such as painting, sculpture, engineering, mathematics, anatomy, and more. | multitalented, versatile, knowledgeable | uneducated, uninformed, ignorant | Noun |
| rhapsody | A form of musical composition characterized by an expressive and free-flowing structure. | The rhapsody was emotional and brought tears to the audience's eyes. | song, music, composition | Noun | |
| behemoth | An enormous or colossal entity, often characterized by its great size, strength, or power. | The behemoth of a truck blocked the entire road, causing a massive traffic jam. | giant, titan, leviathan | tiny, minuscule, miniature | Noun |
| revile | To express strong disapproval or intense criticism towards someone or something. | I revile his deceitful actions and can no longer trust him. | abhor, detest, loathe | praise, admire, commend | Verb |
| cohere | A logical and consistent connection or relationship between different parts or elements. | The ideas presented in the essay did not cohere because they lacked logical flow and supporting evidence. | bond, blend, merge | scatter, separate, fragment | Verb |
| rigor | Very thorough and accurate. | The student's rigor in analyzing the research made his professor proud. | strict, uncompromising, resolute | lax, neglect, disregard | Noun |
| tangential | Something that is only slightly or indirectly related to the main topic or purpose. | During the meeting, John went off on a tangential rant about his weekend plans. | adjacent, peripheral, unrelated | central, core, relevant | Adjective |
| oratory | The art of eloquent and persuasive public speaking to convey a message effectively to an audience. | Her powerful oratory skills captivated the audience during her campaign speeches. | eloquence, rhetoric, expressiveness | inarticulate, mumbling, ineloquent | Noun |
| sinecure | A position or job that requires little or no work, but still provides a salary or other benefits. | He was given a sinecure in the company, where he had little responsibilities and enjoyed a comfortable salary. | cushy job, plum position, gravy train | work, chore, labor | Noun |
| homogeneous | Consisting of elements or parts that are similar or identical in nature, composition, or structure. | The mixture of milk and cream creates a homogeneous texture in the ice cream. | uniform, consistent, similar | heterogeneous | Adjective |
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