9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 13
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| loquacious | A person who tends to speak excessively, often showing a desire for conversation. | My best friend is incredibly loquacious, she can talk for hours without pausing. | expressive, talkative, verbose | silent, quiet, reserved | Adjective |
| hiatus | A pause or break in an activity or process. | After his successful album release, the artist decided to take a hiatus from music. | cessation, stoppage, suspension | continuation, resumption, persistence | Noun |
| turbulence | Unpredictable movement characterized by fluctuations in velocity, pressure, and density. | The airplane experienced severe turbulence during the thunderstorm. | unrest, disruption, upheaval | tranquility, stillness, serenity | Noun |
| bucolic | An atmosphere or scene that is characteristic of the countryside often associated with tranquility. | The bucolic countryside with rolling hills and grazing sheep was a peaceful retreat. | rural, pastoral, rustic | urban, metropolitan, industrial | Adjective |
| illicit | Any action or behavior that is illegal, prohibited, or morally wrong. | He was arrested for possessing illicit items. | unlawful, criminal, unauthorized | lawful, legitimate, permissible | Adjective |
| function | To work in a particular way. | This test will check your kidney function. | activity, ability, process | Noun | |
| habitual | A recurrent or repeated action that is done consistently, often without conscious thought or effort. | I usually go for a walk in the evening as it is my habitual exercise routine. | regular, usual, customary | infrequent, irregular, sporadic | Adverb |
| plausible | An idea or statement that appears reasonable. | It is plausible that he did not intend to steal the tractor. | possible, likely, credible | unbelievable, unlikely, improbable | Adjective |
| deleterious | Any substance, behavior, or action that brings harm. | The deleterious effects of staying up all night became clear when he couldn't stay awake. | damaging, detrimental, adverse | beneficial, advantageous, helpful | Adjective |
| tactile | Relating to the sense of touch. | I could feel the cool sand between my toes, creating a wonderful tactile sensation. | tangible, palpable, physical | Adjective | |
| keelhaul | A form of punishment historically used by sailors that involves dragging someone under a ship as a form of discipline or torture. | The cruel captain threatened to keelhaul the disobedient sailor as punishment for his insubordination. | reprimand, penalize, discipline | reward, praise, compliment | Verb |
| bibliophile | An individual who has a deep appreciation for books, often collecting and cherishing them. | As a bibliophile, I can't resist the temptation of buying a new book every time I visit a bookstore. | booklover, bookworm | Noun | |
| spectrum | Range of different colors, frequencies, or characteristics within a particular domain or system. | The rainbow spans a spectrum of colors, from red to violet. | array, variety, gamut | Noun | |
| deplore | To strongly disapprove of something. | I deplore the use of gory graphics in movies. | abhor, detest, despise | adore, appreciate, cherish | Verb |
| brusque | Displaying a blunt manner in speech or behavior. | The waiter's brusque manner left a negative impression on the customers. | abrupt, curt, terse | courteous, polite, tactful | Adjective |
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