9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 22
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jurisdiction | The authority of a legal entity to hear and make decisions within a specific geographic area. | The federal court has jurisdiction over cases involving violations of constitutional rights. | control, dominion, governance | Noun | |
| whimsical | Fanciful in an especially appealing and amusing way. | The whimsical sculptures captivated my imagination. | playful, quirky, eccentric | serious, solemn, austere | Adjective |
| orthodox | Conforming to established principles or beliefs, especially in religion. | His orthodox religious beliefs formed his behavior. | traditional, conservative, strict | unconventional, nontraditional, liberal | Adjective |
| brackish | Refers to water that is a mixture of freshwater and saltwater. | The estuary is home to a unique ecosystem that thrives in the brackish water. | briny, saline | pure, fresh, clear | Adjective |
| conflict | A struggle or disagreement between two or more parties with opposing views or interests. | There was a conflict between the two neighbors over the property line. | dispute, discord, confrontation | agreement, harmony, concord | Noun |
| commentary | A type of analysis or opinion that provides additional context or explanation on a particular topic or event. | The commentary the journalist provided was thought provoking. | critique, interpretation, evaluation | Noun | |
| sedulous | Characterized by diligent and persistent effort. | The doctor was admired for her sedulous attention to detail. | careful, thorough, meticulous | negligent, lazy, idle | Adjective |
| garner | To gather or collect something, typically information or support. | The incumbent was able to garner enough votes to win the election. | earn, accumulate, amass | scatter, dissipate, dispel | Verb |
| enumerate | To list or count items in an organized manner. | I asked my friend to enumerate all the reasons why she wanted to go to Paris. | itemize, detail, specify | omit, overlook, disregard | Verb |
| whet | To sharpen or stimulate someone's appetite or interest. | The smell of freshly baked bread whet my appetite. | arouse, pique, intensify | dull, blunt, dampen | Verb |
| rousing | Stirring up strong emotions or actions in someone. | The president gave a rousing speech that inspired everyone to stand up and take action. | inspiring, invigorating, stimulating | dull, uninspiring, lethargic | Adjective |
| eradicate | To completely eliminate something, typically a disease or a problem. | We must work together to eradicate this disease. | exterminate, obliterate, erase | preserve, protect, conserve | Verb |
| dismantle | Take something apart. | The workers were instructed to dismantle the printing press. | disassemble, deconstruct, dismember | assemble, build, construct | Verb |
| homage | A public demonstration of respect or honor towards someone or something, typically through a gesture or action. | The film paid homage to classic movies by using themes. | honor, reverence, tribute | disrespect, scorn, disregard | Noun |
| authentic | Not artificial; true to oneself. | The influencer provided authentic reviews for products. | genuine, real, legitimate | fake, counterfeit, phony | Adjective |
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