120 words 9th grader should know Flashcards
repentant
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
vitality
a healthy capacity for vigorous activity; the state of being strong and active; energy.
salutation
a gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgement of another’s arrival or departure; greetng
surreal
strange; not seeming real; like a dream
allocate
distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
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apathetic
showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
composite
made up of several parts or elements.
begrudge
be envious of or feel annoyance toward
contempt
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
cynical
believing the worst of human nature and motives
detract
diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement) or distract
eloquent
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
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erroneous
containing or characterized by mistakes; wrong; incorrect
giddy
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits or having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy.
implausible
having a quality that provokes disbelief; difficult to believe, or unlikely. (of an argument or statement) not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince.
inquisitive
showing curiosity; having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.
lavish
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious or to give generously
myopic
not able to see clearly things that are far away​; short sigthed
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plausible
apparently reasonable, valid, or truthful
reconciliation
the restoration of friendly relations.
retaliate
make an attack in return for a similar attack expecailly for revenge
solace
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
transcend
go beyond the scope or limits of; to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed, surpass
vivacious
vigorous and animated
vigorous
strong, healthy, and full of energy.