9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 24
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| discourse | A way of communicating and exchanging ideas or information through spoken or written language. | The political discourse in the country has become increasingly polarized. | conversation, discussion, dialogue | monologue, silence | Noun |
| sagacious | Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment. | The sagacious old man always had wise advice to offer. | intelligent, astute, shrewd | foolish, irrational, thoughtless | Adjective |
| knoll | A small natural hill, often found in a grassy or wooded area. | She sat peacefully atop the grassy knoll, admiring the view of the valley below. | hillock, mound | valley, ravine, hollow | Noun |
| obfuscate | To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand by using confusing language or methods. | The teenager tried to obfuscate the truth by providing vague and confusing answers. | confuse, blur, cloud, befuddle | clarify, illuminate, elucidate | Verb |
| clarity | The quality or state of being easily understood or transparent in communication or thought. | The crochet instructions were written with such clarity that even a beginner could easily follow them. | lucid, transparent, evident | confusion, ambiguity | Noun |
| gesticulate | To use hand movements and gestures to communicate or express emotions or ideas. | The witness began to gesticulate wildly as she tried to explain her excitement. | signal, pantomime, motion | still, calm, composed | Verb |
| bilateral | A situation, agreement, or policy involving two groups or countries. | The trade agreement between the two countries has established a bilateral partnership for economic growth. | reciprocal, mutual, dual | unilateral, asymmetrical | Adjective |
| justification | The act of providing valid reasons or evidence to support a decision or belief. | The justification for purchasing new computers was that the old ones were broken. | rationalization, defense, reasoning | disapproval, denunciation, censure | Noun |
| entrenched | To establish or solidify something firmly and securely, making it difficult to change or remove. | The party's dominance in the region was deeply entrenched, making it difficult for any opposing factions to make headway. | fortify, embed, implant, | uproot, remove, displace | Verb |
| concept | A mental framework or category used to organize and interpret information. | The concept of supply and demand helps to determine the price of goods and services. | idea, notion, belief | confusion, ambiguity, misconception | Noun |
| nettled | Irritated or annoyed with something or someone. | She was nettled by being passed over for a promotion. | bother, pester, provoke | soothe, calm, comfort | Verb |
| loll | To sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way, typically leaning or resting in a comfortable position. | She liked to loll in the hammock and nap in the shade. | laze, loaf, lounge | stand, rise, scurry | Verb |
| vivacious | Lively and full of energy or enthusiasm. | She is the life of the party, with her vivacious personality and charming energy. | animated, spirited, bubbly | dull, lifeless, sluggish | Adjective |
| hapless | Unfortunate or unlucky. | The hapless puppy wandered through the park, looking for food. | forlorn, woeful, pitiable | fortunate, lucky, blessed | Adjective |
| encompass | To surround or include completely. | The new symphony hall will encompass various high tech features. | incorporate, involve, contain | exclude, detach, divide | Verb |
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