Wordly Wise Lessons Grade 9 PDF

impetus n. 1. A driving force; anything that causes an action. im’ pә tәs Her hope of winning an athletic scholarship provided the impetus for years of grueling training on the swim team. 2. Increased activity resulting from...

impetus n. 1. A driving force; anything that causes an action. im’ pә tәs Her hope of winning an athletic scholarship provided the impetus for years of grueling training on the swim team. 2. Increased activity resulting from a driving force. Kala’s low grades gave impetus to her increased focus on studying. Tell your partner one impetus for eating healthily. insuperable adj. Incapable of being overcome or defeated. in so ˉo’ pәr ә bәl During my senior year, passing Physics seemed an insuperable obstacle to graduation. intermittent adj. Not continuous; happening at intervals. in tәr mit’ nt Showers were intermittent throughout the day, although the forecast had promised sunshine. maxim n. A general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying. maks’ im Remember the maxim “Actions speak louder than words” when you promise not to be late all the time. obligatory adj. Required or demanded. ә blig’ ә tôr ē Physical education is obligatory unless you have a medical excuse for skipping gym class. Chat with your partner about whether learning a second language should be obligatory for all students. plumb v. 1. To measure the depth of water. plum The lake was too deep for us to plumb. 2. To reach the deepest part of. The bathyscaphe is a vessel designed to plumb the oceans of the world. 3. To understand by examining closely; to solve. Her latest book of poems is a valiant attempt to plumb the human soul. adj. Straight up and down; vertical. The bricklayer keeps checking to make sure that the wall being built is plumb. With your partner, plumb the depths of your imagination to come up with a creative idea for a superpower. vagabond n. A person who wanders from place to place. vag’ ә bänd He spent a few years as a vagabond before settling in a city and getting a job in a factory. adj. The vagabond life of traveling musicians suited the members of the band. visage n. A face, especially one that expresses feelings. viz’ ij The smiling visage of a young girl looked out from the portrait. Stare at your partner with a frightening visage. 2 Lesson 1