9th Grade Vocabulary Words Flashcards

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What does 'aghast' mean?

To express grief

Friendly and agreeable

Struck by shock, terror, or amazement (correct)

Hostile or aggressive

What does 'amiable' mean?

Hostile or aggressive

Friendly and agreeable in disposition (correct)

Capable of being believed

To make greater in size

Define 'augment'.

To make something greater, as in size, extent or quantity.

Which word means inclined or eager to fight?

Belligerent Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'benevolent'?

Characterized by doing good Signup and view all the answers

What does 'malevolent' mean?

Having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'cajole'.

To urge with gentle and repeated appeals, teasing, or flattery. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'chagrin' mean?

A keen feeling of mental unease caused by failure or disappointment. Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes language characteristic of informal conversation?

Colloquial Signup and view all the answers

Define 'credible'.

Capable of being believed; plausible. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dire' mean?

Warning of dreadful or terrible consequences. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'debilitate'.

To sap the strength or energy of. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'superfluous' mean?

Being beyond what is required or sufficient. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'imminent'.

About to occur; impending. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'incorrigible' mean?

Incapable of being corrected or reformed. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'lament'.

To express grief for or about; mourn. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'contempt' mean?

The feeling of regarding someone or something as inferior. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'fastidious'.

Possessing careful attention to detail or difficult to please. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hyperbole' mean?

A figure of speech involving exaggeration for emphasis. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'transient'.

Passing with time; transitory. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'omniscient' mean?

Having total knowledge; knowing everything. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'callous'.

Having emotionally hardened; unfeeling. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'catharsis' mean?

A purifying or cleansing of emotions. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'congenial'.

Having the same tastes or friendly disposition. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vicarious' mean?

Felt as if one were taking part in the experience of another. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Words

Aghast: Indicates a profound shock or terror, often in response to something alarming.
Amiable: Describes a person who is friendly, agreeable, and pleasant in nature.
Augment: Refers to the act of increasing or enhancing something that is already developed.
Belligerent: Characterizes someone who is eager to fight or displays aggressive behavior.
Benevolent: Represents a disposition inclined to do good and show kindness.
Malevolent: Describes a person who harbors ill will or desires to cause harm to others.
Cajole: Involves persuading someone through flattery or gentle appeals; often involves teasing.
Chagrin: Relates to feelings of disappointment or embarrassment caused by a failure or an upsetting situation.
Colloquial: Refers to the informal language or expressions typical of spoken communication.
Credible: Denotes something that is believable or plausible; worthy of trust.
Dire: Refers to alarming situations predicting serious consequences; very urgent and significant.
Debilitate: To weaken or drain strength and energy; enervate.
Superfluous: Refers to something that exceeds what is necessary or adequate; excess.
Imminent: Signifies an event that is about to happen or is impending.
Incorrigible: Describes a person who cannot be corrected or improved; unruly.
Lament: Involves expressing sorrow or grief, often in response to loss.
Contempt: Denotes a feeling of disdain or scorn towards someone considered inferior.
Fastidious: Reflects a meticulous attention to detail; often used to describe someone difficult to please.
Hyperbole: A rhetorical technique that uses extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
Transient: Describes something temporary or short-lived; passing with time.
Omniscient: Refers to an entity that possesses complete and total knowledge of all things.
Callous: Indicates a lack of empathy or sensitivity; emotionally hardened.
Catharsis: A concept describing emotional cleansing or release, particularly evident in tragic drama.
Congenial: Refers to individuals sharing similar tastes or pleasant dispositions; friendly and sociable.
Vicarious: Describes experiencing something indirectly or through the feelings of another person.

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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary words for 9th grade with these flashcards. Each card presents a word along with its definition, helping you enhance your understanding and usage. Perfect for students looking to improve their language skills!