9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 2
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| zeal | Unwavering enthusiasm, fervor, or passionate commitment towards a cause or goal. | She tackled all of her tasks with great zeal and enthusiasm. | fervor, passion, enthusiasm | apathy, indifference | Noun |
| migrate | To relocate or move from one place to another, typically with the intention of settling in the new location permanently or temporarily. | Many birds migrate south for the winter to find warmer temperatures. | relocate, move, transfer | stay, remain, settle | Verb |
| terrestrial | Relating to or characteristic of Earth or land. | The terrestrial ecosystem includes forests, grasslands, and deserts. | land, earthbound, earthly, ground-based | aquatic, celestial, extraterrestrial | Adjective |
| sanguine | A temperament or disposition characterized by optimism, cheerfulness, and confidence. | Despite the challenges, he remains sanguine about his chances of success. | optimistic, hopeful, positive | pessimistic, morose, gloomy | Adjective |
| skulk | To move stealthily or furtively, typically to avoid detection or responsibility. | I saw a suspicious figure skulk behind the bushes. | lurk, prowl, sneak | reveal, expose, show | Verb |
| nugatory | Something that is trivial or of little importance, having no practical value or significance. | The judge declared the evidence presented by the prosecution to be nugatory and dismissed the case. | trivial, insignificant, worthless | useful, valuable, significant | Noun |
| ebb | Gradual receding or decline of something, particularly in regards to a body of water or the strength of a current. | The waves began to ebb as the tide shifted. | decrease, decline, diminish | flow, increase, rise | Verb |
| hallowed | Regarded as sacred or revered. | The hallowed halls of the museum were filled with ancient artifacts. | sacred, holy, revered | desecrated, unholy, defiled | Adjective |
| histrionics | An exaggerated display or outburst of emotion, often done for attention or to manipulate others. | During the argument, she began sobbing dramatically, engaging in histrionics to gain sympathy. | melodrama, theatrics, drama | restraint, composure, self-control | Noun |
| nebulous | Something that is vague or unclear, lacking definite form or substance. | The meaning of the poem was nebulous and open to interpretation. | ambiguous, vague, hazy | clear, definitive, distinct | Adjective |
| certify | To confirm or validate the truth, accuracy, or genuineness of something. | I need to certify my identity before I can access my bank account online. | authenticate, confirm, validate | fail, invalidate, reject | Verb |
| kiln | A high-temperature chamber used for firing or drying pottery, clay, or other materials through controlled heating processes. | The potter placed the clay vase in the kiln to be fired and glazed. | furnace, oven, calciner | Noun | |
| flagrant | Flagrant is characterized by a blatant violation of rules, often accompanied by a sense of brazenness. | He made a flagrant foul by intentionally tripping the opposing player. | blatant, brazen, shameless | subtle, discreet, unobtrusive | Adjective |
| obsolete | Something that is no longer in use or irrelevant due to technological advancements, changing practices, or new discoveries. | The typewriter has become obsolete since the invention of computers. | archaic, outmoded, outdated | current, modern, updated | Adjective |
| observe | Perceive or notice something using one's senses or by closely watching or studying. | I like to sit by the window and observe birds. | watch, perceive, view, scrutinize | ignore, overlook, neglect | Verb |
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