9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 21
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jeer | To mock or taunt someone with ridicule or scorn. | The crowd began to jeer when the opposing team missed a crucial shot. | ridicule, deride, taunt | praise, applaud, compliment | Verb |
| tangent | A completely different line of action or thoughts. | I was asking about class schedules and she went on a tangent about her favorite TV show. | aside, digression, deviation | focus, attention, scrutiny | Adjective |
| herald | A person or group that announces or proclaims important news or events. | The herald announced the arrival of the royal family at the castle. | proclaimer, harbinger, messenger | Noun | |
| entice | To persuade someone by appealing to their desires or interests. | The store used a flashy display to entice customers to come inside and shop. | tempt, allure, attract | repel, deter, dissuade | Verb |
| cerebral | Relating to the brain or intellect. | The instructor offered a cerebral explanation of the book's plot. | intellectual, brainy, scholarly | emotional, sensory, primal | Adjective |
| foible | A minor weakness or fault in someone's character or behavior. | Despite his many admirable qualities, his tendency to be late was his foible. | flaw, imperfection, shortcoming | strength, forte, talent | Noun |
| unscrupulous | An action that is not guided by moral or ethical principles and is willing to do anything to achieve their goals. | The unscrupulous businessman deceived his investors for personal gain. | dishonest, deceitful, unethical | ethical, principled, righteous | Adjective |
| editorialize | To express personal opinions or biases in a written or spoken piece of content. | I plan to editorialize on the bills recently passed by the legislature. | interpret, analyze, critique | Verb | |
| investigate | To examine in detail in order to uncover the truth or gather information. | The police were called to investigate the robbery at the convenience store. | research, analyze, scrutinize | ignore, overlook, disregard | Verb |
| ignoble | Characterized by lack of moral principles or dignity; dishonorable. | The wrestler's ignoble behavior was in stark contrast to the reputation he had once held. | dishonorable, disgraceful, shameful | honorable, dignified, esteemed | Adjective |
| application | An application is a software program designed to perform specific tasks or functions for a user. | We built an application that is now hosted on the cloud. | software, program, platform | Noun | |
| marred | To impair the appearance, quality, or condition of something. | The old dresser was marred by scratches and dents. | damage, ruin, wreck | enhance, improve | Noun |
| heed | Pay careful attention to; take notice of. | I ignored his warnings and did not heed his advice, leading to disastrous consequences. | obey, mind, comply | ignore, neglect, overlook | Verb |
| deploy | To strategically position or spread out resources or personnel to carry out a specific task or objective. | The company plans to deploy a new software system next week. | implement, employ, activate | retract, dismantle, withdraw | Verb |
| consist | Composed or made up of various elements or parts. | Do cakes consist of flour, eggs, and sugar? | contain, comprise, incorporate | differ, vary, change | Verb |
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