9th Grade Vocabulary Words - List 7
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lacerated | To tear or cut deeply and roughly, typically causing severe injury or damage. | He accidentally lacerated his finger while using a sharp knife. | tear, cut, slash | heal, mend, repair | Verb |
| parsimonious | Being excessively thrifty or frugal, often to the point of being stingy. | He is a parsimonious spender and rarely buys anything that is not necessary. | frugal, thrifty, stingy | extravagant, wasteful, profligate | Adjective |
| jocular | Behavior or remarks that are characterized by humor or playfulness. | I couldn't help but laugh at his jocular remark about my fashion sense. | amusing, comical, witty | serious, earnest, somber | Adjective |
| rabid | An extreme or fanatical enthusiasm or fervor for a particular subject or cause. | The rabid dog was captured by animal control before it could harm anyone. | intense, fanatical, fervent | docile, calm, gentle | Adjective |
| tedium | A state of wearisome monotony or dullness that arises from an excessively repetitive or uninteresting task. | I can no longer bear the tedium of filing endless paperwork at my job. | boredom, monotony, dullness | excitement, thrill, exhilaration | Noun |
| despot | An authoritarian ruler who exercises absolute power and control, often ruling with cruelty. | The despot ruled his country with an iron fist, suppressing any dissent among his citizens. | autocrat, dictator, tyrant | democrat, egalitarian, liberator | Noun |
| besmirch | To besmirch means to tarnish someone's reputation by making false or damaging statements | He did not want to besmirch her reputation by spreading false rumors. | sully, stain, discredit | honour, praise, commend | Verb |
| bequest | A bequest is a provision in a will by which a person designates assets or property to be given upon their death. | She received a generous bequest from her late uncle's estate. | inheritance, legacy, endowment | Noun | |
| polarize | Divide or categorize people or opinions into opposing groups or factions. | The controversial political issue had the power to polarize the nation. | split, separate, strange | unify, reconcile, harmonize | Verb |
| sanctimonious | Hypocritically religious or morally superior in a self-righteous manner. | He always acted sanctimonious, preaching about charity while never donating a penny himself. | self-righteous, moralizing, sanctified | humble, modest, sincere | Adjective |
| enable | To give someone the necessary tools or means to accomplish a task or achieve a goal. | The new software update will enable users to execute tasks more efficiently. | allow, permit, empower | disable, hinder, obstruct | Verb |
| rationalize | To justify or explain an action, decision, or belief logically or reasonably. | I need to rationalize my decision to quit my job and start my own business. | justify, explain, defend | criticize, deny, dispute | Verb |
| fidelity | Loyalty, commitment, or faithfulness often demonstrated by one's consistent actions and unwavering support. | He promised to uphold his marriage vows with fidelity. | loyalty, faithfulness, devotion | disloyalty, betrayal, treachery | Noun |
| mettle | A person's innate or natural strength of character, determination, and resilience in adversity. | Despite facing numerous challenges, she performed with unwavering mettle and achieved her goals. | resolve, determination, tenacity | weakness, timidity, cowardice | Noun |
| ludicrous | Something that is completely absurd or outrageous, to the point of being laughably unrealistic or irrational. | The idea of a monkey riding a bicycle in a tuxedo is simply ludicrous. | absurd, preposterous, ridiculous | serious, reasonable, sensible | Adjective |
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