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9th Grade Vocab Words Flashcards

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absolve

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excuse or free from blame

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alleviate

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provide physical relief, as from pain

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alternative

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one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

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ambivalent

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uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow

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analyze

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break down into components or essential features

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animosity

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feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

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approximate

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imprecise but fairly close to correct

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arbitrary

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based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

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attribute

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quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity

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beneficial

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promoting or enhancing well-being

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comprehensive

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include all or everything

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connotation

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idea that is implied or suggested

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contrast

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dissimilarity of things that are compared

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credible

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capable of being believed

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cursory

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hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

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cynic

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believing the worst of human nature and motives

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dearth

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an insufficient quantity or number

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deficient

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inadequate in amount or degree

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demonstrate

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give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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depict

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give a description of

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derive

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come from; be connected by a relationship

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detract

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take away a part from; diminish

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devastate

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cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

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digress

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wander from a direct or straight course

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dilemma

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state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options

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diligent

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working hard and carefully

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dissent

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difference of opinion

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distort

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twist and press out of shape

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diversion

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a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); an activity that amuses or stimulates

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elation

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feeling of joy and pride

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elicit

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call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)

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elude

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escape, either physically or mentally

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escalate

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increase in extent or intensity

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evaluate

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estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of

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exacerbate

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make worse

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excerpt

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passage selected from a larger work

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exemplify

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to serve as a perfect example

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explicit

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precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable

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exposition

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systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic; collection fo things public display

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falter

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to hesitate, stumble, or waver

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feasible

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capable of being done with means at hand

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feign

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make believe with the intent to deceive

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fluctuate

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move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

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formulate

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come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

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generate

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bring into existence

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gist

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central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

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hypothesis

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idea, or a guess, going to be tested through an experiment

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hypothetical

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involving or being based on a suggested idea

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impartial

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free from undue bias or preconceived opinions

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implausible

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highly imaginative but unlikely

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implication

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something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)

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imply

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express or state indirectly

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incentive

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positive motivational influence

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incoherent

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without logical or meaningful connection

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indolent

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slow and lazy; disinclined to work

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infamous

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known widely and usually unfavorably

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infuriate

A

make extremely angry

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innovation

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the act of starting something for the first time

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intercede

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act between parties with a view to reconcile differences

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interpret

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make sense of; assign a meaning to

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intimidate

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make timid or fearful

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isolate

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set apart

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jeopardize

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pose a threat to; present a danger to

64
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lucrative

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producing a sizeable profit

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mandatory

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required by rule

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mediate

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act between parties with a view to reconcile differences

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mortify

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cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

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niche

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a specialized market

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obscure

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not clearly understood or expressed

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obsolete

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no longer in use

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pacify

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ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of

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perception

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process of becoming aware through the senses

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perspective

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way of viewing situations or topics

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pertinent

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relevant and on-point

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ponder

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reflect deeply on a subject

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prevalent

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most frequent or common

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proponent

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someone who is in favor of something; person who pleads for a cause

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punitive

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inflicting punishment

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rapport

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relationship of mutual understanding between people

80
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rationale

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explanation of the fundamental reasons

81
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reconcile

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come to terms

82
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redundant

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more than is needed, desired, or required

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respective

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particular, separate; considered individually

84
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retaliate

A

make a counterattack and return like for like

85
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sabotage

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deliberate act of disruption; hinder normal operations

86
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scrutiny

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the act of examining something closely, as for mistakes

87
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simulate

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to imitate; create a representation or model of

88
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squander

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spend thoughtlessly; throw away

89
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succumb

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give in or consent reluctantly

90
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tangible

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perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch

91
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technique

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practical method or art applied to some particular task

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traumatic

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psychologically painful

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turmoil

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violent disturbance

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valid

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quality of being legitimate

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verify

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confirm the truth of

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viable

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capable of life or normal growth and development; capable of being done

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vulnerable

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capable of being wounded or hurt

9th Grade (2 decks)

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