Words every 9th grader should know Flashcards

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homage

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special honour or respect shown publicly.

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illusion

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an instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience.

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immunity

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protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty / official protection from legal action

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immortalize

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to cause someone to be remembered for a very long time/to make someone or something so famous that that person or thing is remembered for a very long time/to give everlasting fame to

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impartial

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treating all rivals or disputants equally.

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impervious

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not allowing fluid to pass through or unable to be affected by/ not able to be influenced, hurt, or damaged

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implement

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put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect or a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose.

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inept

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having or showing no skill; clumsy.

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9
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incision

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a surgical cut, a cut or gash from surgery

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inaudible

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unable to be heard.

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inclusive

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including all the services or items normally expected or required./not excluding any of the parties or groups involved in something. including everything or all types of people

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incognito

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(of a person) having one’s true identity concealed.

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laborious

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requiring considerable time and effort. (of speech or writing style) showing obvious signs of effort and lacking in fluency.

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introvert

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a shy, reticent person.

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levity

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the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect.

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macabre

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disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death; disturbing because its about death

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melee

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a confused fight or scuffle. a confused crowd of people.

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mellifluous

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(of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear.

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mesmerized

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capture the complete attention of (someone); transfix.

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exemption

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the action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

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mitigate

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to make less severe or painful

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nefarious

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(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.

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notarize

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to certify/ have (the signature on a document) attested to by a notary.

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notorious

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famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

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overwhelmed
bury or drown beneath a huge mass of something, especially water.
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pacify
o cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied
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reticent
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
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scuffle
a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.
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transfix
cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.
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attest
to prove or declare to be true.
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notary
a person authorized to perform certain legal formalities, especially to draw up or certify contracts, deeds, and other documents for use in other jurisdictions.
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quell
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
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exemption
not having to obey a rule or to do something that is usually necessary