Grade 9 Term 2 Test 1: Vocabulary PDF

Everyone engages, everyone learns, everyone reflects American English Department Grade 7-12 **[Grade 9 Term 2 Test 1: Vocabulary]** **[Objectives:]** - Demonstrate an understanding of key vocabulary word. - Analyze and interpret a passage to extract meaning, identify the use of specific...

Everyone engages, everyone learns, everyone reflects American English Department Grade 7-12 **[Grade 9 Term 2 Test 1: Vocabulary]** **[Objectives:]** - Demonstrate an understanding of key vocabulary word. - Analyze and interpret a passage to extract meaning, identify the use of specific terms in context. - Apply learned vocabulary and concepts to hypothetical scenarios. - Practice using vocabulary in context through matching definitions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and explaining terms based on specific situations. **1. Capacity** Noun The maximum amount that something can hold or produce. ----------------------- ---------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **2. Confer** Verb To discuss or consult with someone to reach a decision. **3. Emerge** Verb To come into view or become visible. **4. Generate** Verb To produce or create something. **5. Trace** Verb-Noun To find or follow something by looking at evidence or clues. **6.Emulate** Verb To imitate or strive to match or surpass someone or something **7.Reputable** Adj Well thought of; trusted and respected. **8. Petition** Noun A formal request made to an authority or group. **9.Exonerate** Verb To clear from blame or wrongdoing. **10.Visceral** Adj Relating to deep inward feelings rather than logic. **11.** **Normalize** Verb To make something accepted or standard. **12. Crime** Noun An action or [omission](https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&sca_esv=01c9daa3c61022a2&rlz=1C1SQJL_enAE1074AE1074&q=omission&si=ACC90nwZKElgOcNXBU934ENhMNgqiZ_G4ZFgya7HY9vfAjTyuqQcJY_GkjAtE9iksH5wClsIS0BpGar3ZVPRkDoNj_T0uXaNk0Id9ipWxRDjTZ3F0TTaUYA%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiezdXN4PmKAxWD0gIHHXYfJc8QyecJegQIJhAO) which constitutes an offence and is [punishable](https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&sca_esv=01c9daa3c61022a2&rlz=1C1SQJL_enAE1074AE1074&q=punishable&si=ACC90nyOnVY18Aw7zUtkWPYo5mTn-TMTKP0BX-JRk1zUGJHWs8vnfhoE7-ctIKSn2A_gKWou3FWOFgWvOsjU5iYReZ8GOVYF2t0Irgs_2bOW-mbi6zaO4f4%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiezdXN4PmKAxWD0gIHHXYfJc8QyecJegQIJhAP) by law. **13. Captivate** Verb Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm. **14.Advent** Noun The arrival of a notable person or thing. **15. Compelled** Verb Strongly drawn or driven to do something, often by an intense interest or emotion. **16. Traumatizing** Adjective-Verb To shock and upset someone severely and for a long time