9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 17
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| patronize | To treat with an air of superiority or condescension. | She felt insulted when her colleague began to patronize her during the meeting. | condescend, belittle, snub | support, encourage, uplift | Verb |
| obituary | A published notice of a person's death, typically including a brief biography and information about the funeral. | There will be a funeral on Saturday, as announced in the obituary. | remembrance, tribute, memorial | Noun | |
| continuity | The absence of abrupt changes or disruptions in a sequence or process. | A story needs continuity to help readers understand the timeline of events. | perpetuity, persistence, flow | disruption, break, discontinuity | Noun |
| hierarchy | A system in which individuals or groups are ranked or organized according to their level of authority, status, or power. | The corporate hierarchy was clearly defined, with the CEO at the top. | ranking, order, structure | equality, parity, uniformity | Noun |
| grudging | A with a feeling of resentment. | She gave a grudging nod of approval when she saw his completed work. | reluctant, unwilling, displeased | willing, generous, enthusiastic, | Adjective |
| solvent | A substance that has the ability to dissolve other substances. | I used a strong solvent to remove the paint from the walls. | thinner, diluent, dissolvent | Noun | |
| ovulate | The process in which a mature egg is released from the ovary. | The panda will ovulate in approximately two weeks. | Verb | ||
| gall | Audacious or brazen behavior. | The new employee had the gall to ask for a raise when she barely did her job. | nerve, impertinence, boldness | honor, respect, praise | Noun |
| coalesce | To merge. | The diverse group of students were able to coalesce and work together to create a successful project. | combine, unite, join | divide, separate, scatter | Verb |
| tenacious | Persistent and determined, unwilling to give up or let go. | Despite facing many setbacks, she remained tenacious in her pursuit of success. | relentless, determined, steadfast | yielding, uncommitted, unsteady | Adjective |
| neophyte | A person who is new to a particular belief, field, or activity and lacks experience in that area. | The neophyte gardener was eager to learn all the tricks for cultivating orchids. | beginner, novice, newcomer | expert, professional, master | Noun |
| bequeath | To leave behind as an inheritance or gift. | She decided to bequeath her antique jewelry collection to her granddaughter in her will. | transfer, bestow, endow | receive, take | Verb |
| manifested | Something being clearly evident. | The thief's guilty conscience manifested in his nervous behavior. | apparent, visible, obvious | conceal, hide, mask | Adjective |
| tonic | A type of liquid or substance that has the ability to restore strength or health. | The tonic appeared to cure her condition. | elixir, restorative, reviver | Noun | |
| zest | A strong enthusiasm or energy for life and its experiences. | The teacher approached every class with enthusiasm and zest. | vigor, liveliness, energy | apathy, dullness, indifference | Noun |
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