9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 18
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| constrain | To restrict the actions or choices of someone or something. | The wedding planner had to work within the constrain of a limited budget. | restrict, limit, confine | allow, loosen, enable | |
| keel | The main structural element of a boat or ship that runs along the bottom from bow to stern. | The keel of the ship helped provide stability in rough waters. | beam, backbone, spine | topside, surface | Noun |
| ordain | To formally confer an official role or title, usually as part of a religious ceremony. | The bishop will ordain the new priests during the church service. | appoint, authorize, commission | Verb | |
| wont | Accustomed or habitually inclined to do something. | He was wont to exercise every morning and evening. | accustomed, given, inclined | unaccustomed, unused, unapt | Adjective |
| nuanced | Something that displays finely tuned distinctions or differences. | Her feelings towards the situation were nuanced, as she understood both sides of the argument. | subtle, delicate | simplified, basic, straightforward | Adjective |
| imperative | An essential command that must be followed or completed. | It is imperative to save water due to the drought. | crucial, critical, essential | optional, voluntary, discretionary | |
| niche | A specialized area. | She found her niche in the competitive world of artisanal chocolate making. | speciality, domain, category | broad, mainstream, popular | Noun |
| grimace | A facial expression of pain characterized by a tightening or twisting of the facial muscles. | She couldn't help but grimace as she bit into the sour lemon. | frown, scowl, wince | smile, grin, beam | Noun |
| manifold | A wide variety of options. | He faced a manifold of challenges in his attempt to start his own business. | multiple, numerous, several | single, individual, unique | Adjective |
| histrionic | An exaggerated or over-the-top display of emotions or behavior, often for the purpose of garnering attention or sympathy. | The child put on a histrionic performance, crying and screaming to get attention. | dramatic, melodramatic, theatrical | calm, subdued, composed | Adjective |
| juxtaposition | The act of placing two or more things close together or side by side in order to highlight their differences or similarities. | The painting featured a striking juxtaposition of light and dark colors. | comparison, contrast | Noun | |
| resolute | Showing firmness and unwavering commitment to a course of action. | She was resolute in her decision to pursue her dream of becoming a pilot. | determined, steadfast, unwavering | uncertain, wavering, indecisive | Adjective |
| diffuse | To spread out or scatter in various directions. | The light from the lamp was diffuse, creating a soft and gentle glow in the room. | disperse, scatter, disseminate | concentrated, focused, pinpoint | Adjective |
| hiatus | A break away from work, school, or other regular activity. | The professor was on hiatus and could not be reached. | pause, intermission, respite | perpetuation, continue | Noun |
| bellicose | To be aggressively hostile. | The bellicose tone of the speech incited fear among the audience. | pugnacious, combative, hostile | peaceful, calm, harmonious | Adjective |
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