Words every 9th grader should know Flashcards
homage
special honour or respect shown publicly.
illusion
an instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience.
immunity
protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty / official protection from legal action
immortalize
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
impartial
treating all rivals or disputants equally.
impervious
not allowing fluid to pass through or unable to be affected by/ not able to be influenced, hurt, or damaged
implement
put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect or a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose.
inept
having or showing no skill; clumsy.
incision
a surgical cut, a cut or gash from surgery
inaudible
unable to be heard.
inclusive
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
incognito
(of a person) having one’s true identity concealed.
laborious
requiring considerable time and effort. (of speech or writing style) showing obvious signs of effort and lacking in fluency.
introvert
a shy, reticent person.
levity
the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect.
macabre
disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death; disturbing because its about death
melee
a confused fight or scuffle. a confused crowd of people.
mellifluous
(of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear.
mesmerized
capture the complete attention of (someone); transfix.
exemption
the action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
mitigate
to make less severe or painful
nefarious
(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
notarize
to certify/ have (the signature on a document) attested to by a notary.
notorious
famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
overwhelmed
bury or drown beneath a huge mass of something, especially water.
pacify
o cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied
reticent
not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.
scuffle
a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.
transfix
cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.
attest
to prove or declare to be true.
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.
quell
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
exemption
not having to obey a rule or to do something that is usually necessary
