9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 30
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| colloquial | A language that is informal and characteristic of everyday conversation. | A colloquial phrase is I'm feeling like a million bucks today. | vernacular, slang, conversational | formal, proper, prim | Adjective |
| eschew | To deliberately avoid or refrain from something or someone. | I have decided to eschew processed foods and focus on eating whole, natural ingredients instead. | avoid, shun, evade | allow, include, indulge | Verb |
| rapacious | Having an excessively greedy desire for money or resources, often at the expense of others. | The rapacious real estate developer bought up all the land in the area. | merciless, grasping, insatiable | generous, benevolent, philanthropic | Adjective |
| segregate | To separate or divide a group or population based on certain characteristics. | The school district decided to segregate the students by grade level. | partition, split, divide | unite, integrate, mix | Verb |
| decadence | A state of moral or decline, characterized by excessive indulgence. | The elaborate banquet was a display of excess and decadence. | debauchery, extravagance, indulgence | austerity, restraint, frugality | Noun |
| exemplifies | To serve as a typical example or representation of something. | His dedication to his craft exemplifies his passion for music. | illustrate, show, demonstrate | conceal, hide, obscure | Verb |
| bedlam | A state of confusion, and uproar. | The crowded concert turned into a bedlam as fans rushed the stage. | chaos, turmoil, pandemonium | order, calm, serenity | Noun |
| iconoclast | Someone who challenges or criticizes traditional beliefs, customs, or institutions. | The artist was considered an iconoclast for challenging traditional art forms and conventions. | rebel, maverick, renegade | traditionalist, conformist, conservative | Noun |
| arcane | Something that is obscure, mysterious, or known only to a select few. | The magician cast an arcane spell that made objects float in midair. | esoteric, cryptic, enigmatic | common, straightforward, simple | Adjective |
| perpetuate | Continuing or prolonging something indefinitely. | The constant media coverage of celebrities only serves to perpetuate negative stereotypes about famous individuals. | sustain, maintain, propagate | halt, stop, terminate | Verb |
| incongruous | Not in harmony or agreement. | His casual attire was incongruous with the formal atmosphere of the gala. | inconsistent, conflicting, incompatible | harmonious, consistent, congruent | Adjective |
| filial | Relating to the relationship between a child and their parent or parents. | She had a strong filial bond with her parents and always made sure to take care of them. | offspring, descendant, progeny | non-familial, non-relational | Adjective |
| opacity | The quality of being difficult to understand or interpret or see through. | The opacity of the glass was so high that I couldn't see through it. | blur, obscurity, murkiness | transparency, clarity, translucence | Noun |
| paradigm | A set of beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape a particular way of thinking or understanding a concept or situation. | The shift from print to digital media represents a significant paradigm change in the publishing industry. | model, framework, standard | Noun | |
| deter | To discourage someone from taking a particular action. | The threat of severe consequences may deter some individuals from committing a crime. | dissuade, prevent, inhibit | encourage, motivate, embolden | Verb |
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