120 words every 9th grader should know Flashcards
jubilance
a feeling of extreme joy
nefarious
extremely wicked
politic
wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions
proponent
one who argues in favor of something; a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action
relinquish
turn away from; give up
tremulous
quivering as from weakness or fear
sage
having wisdom that comes with experience
vindictive
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
abyss
a bottomless gulf or pit
antagonism
an active hostility or opposition
befuddled
unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed.
compensate
make up for shortcomings by exaggerating good qualities
conspire
make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act.
creed
any system of principles or beliefs
derogatory
showing strong disapproval and not showing respect; insulting or disrespectful
“she tells me I’m fat and is always making derogatory remarks”
disparity
a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair.
equitable
dealing fairly and equally
harrowing
causing extreme distress
impediments
something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible
industrious
characterized by hard work and perseverance
infamous
known widely and usually unfavorably
malign
To utter injuriously misleading or false reports about : speak evil of.
perturb
to cause to be worried or upset
reciprocal
concerning each of two or more persons or things or given, felt, or done in return; mutal
prudence
is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason; careful good judegemnt
expedience
something is efficient and gets results — but it’s not necessarily ethical.
shrewdness
the quality of having or showing good powers of judgement.
gulf
a deep ravine, chasm, or abyss.
