9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 28
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ballad | A type of narrative folk song that tells a story through music and lyrics, typically focusing on themes of love, heartbreak, or epic tales. | She sang a haunting ballad that brought tears to everyone's eyes. | song, tune, melody | fast, upbeat, lively, energetic, uptempo | Noun |
| marginal | Relating to or situated at the edge or boundary of something. | His knowledge of programming is marginal at best. | slight, insignificant, minor | significant, central, crucial | Adjective |
| phlegmatic | A person who is calm and composed, showing little emotion or excitement. | Even in the face of chaos, the soldier remained phlegmatic and composed. | indifferent, apathetic, stoic | emotional, passionate, expressive | Adjective |
| nibble | A small bite or a tiny piece of food or snack. | The mouse took a nibble at the block of cheese. | peck, pick, graze | gorge, devour, gulp | Noun |
| charismatic | A person with a compelling charm inspires devotion and enthusiasm from others. | The gymnast was charismatic and able to captivate audiences with charm and enthusiasm. | magnetic, charming, enchanting | uncharismatic, boring, dull | Adjective |
| denounce | To publicly condemn or criticize something or someone. | I denounce the actions of those who use violence. | censure, reproach, reprimand | support, praise, endorse | Verb |
| knotty | A complicated or difficult to solve. | The knotty problem was finally solved after hours of brainstorming and collaboration. | tangled, complicated, perplexing | smooth, uncomplicated, straightforward | Adjective |
| killjoy | A person who spoils the enjoyment or enthusiasm of others, often by being negative or critical. | Tell him not to be a killjoy and ruin everyone's fun at the party. | cynic, crab, grinch | Noun | |
| reciprocal | Reciprocal refers to a relationship or action involving mutual exchange or benefit between two or more parties. | The two businesses have a mutually beneficial and reciprocal relationship. | shared, common, collaborative | asymmetric, unequal | Adjective |
| accolade | A mark of recognition or acknowledgment for exceptional achievement or merit. | The detective received an accolade for her outstanding work solving crimes. | praise, honor, award | criticism, disapproval, condemnation | Noun |
| bumptious | Arrogantly conceited or self-important. | The boss's son had a bumptious attitude that rubbed everyone the wrong way. | conceited, brash, proud | humble, modest, unassuming | Adjective |
| layman's | A person who does not have professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject. | The surgeon explained the procedure in layman's terms so the patient could easily understand. | amateur, novice, rookie | expert, professional, scholar | Noun |
| parched | To dry or become dried up due to excessive heat or lack of moisture. | The desert air parched their throats as they searched for water. | dehydrate, desiccate, wither | hydrate, soak, moisten | Verb |
| communicate | To convey information or ideas between individuals using verbal or nonverbal methods. | We use text messaging to communicate with our friends when we can't meet in person. | speak, converse, interact | isolate, conceal, mute | Verb |
| scoffed | To openly mock or ridicule someone or something contemptuously or dismissively. | She scoffed at the idea of wearing a raincoat in the drizzle. | ridicule, sneer, deride | praise, commend, applaud | Verb |
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