9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 14
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mentor | Someone who provides guidance. | I am grateful to have a mentor who has guided me throughout my career journey. | advisor, consultant, coach | mentee, protege | Noun |
| compose | Create or form something by putting various elements or parts together. | I will compose a beautiful symphony for the upcoming concert. | construct, develop, design | separate, disassemble, divide | Verb |
| brandished | To wave something about in a threatening way. | He brandished his sword menacingly, sending a wave of fear through his opponent. | display, exhibit, flaunt | hide, sheathe, conceal | Verb |
| skeptic | Someone who habitually questions or doubts commonly accepted beliefs. | She was a skeptic of his claims until she saw the evidence for herself. | doubter, cynic, disbeliever | enthusiast, supporter, advocate | Noun |
| writhe | The act of twisting one's body in a restless or agitated manner. | The snake began to writhe as it tried to escape from its captor's grip. | squirm, wriggle, contort | relax, straighten, rest | Verb |
| totem | A symbol representing a group, clan, family, or individual. | The totem pole is a traditional carving that represents the history and culture of indigenous peoples. | emblem, token, representation | Noun | |
| foment | To incite or stir up negative emotions. | The inflammatory speech aimed to foment division among the citizens. | instigate, provoke, ignite | pacify, quell, suppress | Verb |
| isolate | To separate something or someone from others, especially to prevent communication or interaction. | She decided to isolate herself from her friends and family for a few days to focus on her studies. | detach, disconnect, segregate | connect, unite, join | Verb |
| partisan | A person who strongly supports a particular party, cause, or group, often displaying bias or loyalty towards it. | The partisan organization heavily criticized the opposing political party throughout the election. | partial, biased, factional | nonpartisan, neutral, unbiased | Noun |
| jingoistic | A nationalistic or patriotic sentiment characterized by an aggressive attitude towards other countries. | He engaged in jingoistic rhetoric, fueling nationalistic fervor and animosity towards other countries. | ultranationalistic, nationalist | internationalist, moderate | Adjective |
| abstract | Something conceptual or not based on specific examples or concrete realities. | The concept of justice is abstract and can vary based on cultural and social standards. | conceptual, theoretical, intangible | concrete, tangible, specific | Noun |
| beatific | A state or expression of indescribable bliss or extreme happiness and serenity. | The beatific smile on her face was a reflection of her inner peace and happiness. | serene, blissful, ecstatic | troubled, miserable, anguished | Adjective |
| grotesque | Something that is distorted, bizarre, and often unsettling in its appearance or behavior. | The grotesque painting was hidden away in the attic. | hideous, repulsive, horrid | beautiful, attractive, lovely | Adjective |
| nonpareil | Having no equal or match in excellence. | Her artistic skills are nonpareil; no one can match her ability to create such intricate carvings. | peerless, unequaled, exceptional | inferior, mediocre, ordinary | Noun |
| zealot | An excessively passionate or fanatical person who is uncompromising in their beliefs. | The zealot preached relentlessly about his beliefs to anyone who would listen. | fanatic, enthusiast, extremist | skeptic, disbeliever, apathetic | Noun |
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