120 words every 9th grader should know Flashcards
abhor
feel hatred or disgust toward
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ambiguous
having more than one possible meaning
appalled
struck with dread, shock, or dismay; having strong feelings of shock or disapproval
besiege
to surround with armed forces
comprehensive
including all or everything
conviction
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
demeanor
the way a person behaves toward other people
elude
escape, either physically or mentally
diligent
characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
fortitude
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
exacerbate
make worse
implication
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
nonchalant
marked by casual unconcern or indifference
insidious
gradually and secretly causing harm
oblivion
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
proficient
- having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
- competent or skilled in doing or using something:
“I was proficient at my job” · “she felt reasonably proficient in Italian”
aptitude
a natural ability to do something.
rectify
set straight or put right; correct
“mistakes made now cannot be rectified later”
“we are working to rectify the situation”
retort
a quick reply to a question or remark
speculative
not based on fact or investigation
sporadic
happening sometimes; not regular or continuous
alleviate
provide physical relief, as from pain
annihilate
kill in large numbers
archaic
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
blatant
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
