Diocesan Boys’ School Grade 9 Vocabulary List (Final Exam)

This set of flashcards covers the 50 vocabulary terms, idioms, and phrases from the Grade 9 Final Exam list, categorized by Argumentative Essay, News Report, and Descriptive writing styles.

array (noun)

A large group or collection of things, often displayed in an impressive way.

bias (noun)

A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another.

condone (verb)

To accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue.

connote (verb)

To suggest or imply an idea or feeling in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

credibility (noun)

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

epitome (noun)

A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

grounding (noun)

Basic training or instruction in a subject or skill.

insinuate (verb)

To suggest or hint at something bad or reprehensible in an indirect and unpleasant way.

revocable (adjective)

Capable of being repealed, cancelled, or taken back.

revolutionize (verb)

To change something radically or fundamentally.

thesis (noun)

A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

unveil (verb)

To show or announce something publicly for the first time.

abduction (noun)

The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will.

adware (noun)

Software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material when a user is online.

arson (noun)/ arsonist (noun)

The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property; a person who commits this act.

assault (noun)/ assailant (noun)

A physical attack; a person who physically attacks another.

beat the rap (idiom)

To escape the legal consequences or punishment for a crime.

behind bars (idiom)

A figurative expression meaning to be in prison.

bigamy (noun)/ bigamist (noun)

The offense of marrying someone while already legally married to another person; a person who does this.

broadsheet(s) (noun)

Newspapers with a large format, traditionally associated with serious and high-quality journalism.

cat burglar (noun)

A burglar who enters a building by climbing to an upper story.

convict (noun)

A person found guilty of a criminal offense and serving a sentence of imprisonment.

corporal punishment (n.)

Physical punishment, such as caning or flogging.

crime doesn't pay (idiom)

A proverb used to suggest that crime will ultimately result in punishment rather than profit.

fraud (noun)

Deception, trickery, or breach of confidence used to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage.

hijacking (noun)/ hijacker (noun)

The illegal seizure of a vehicle or aircraft in transit; a person who performs this act.

hooliganism (noun)/ hooligan (noun)

Violent or rowdy behavior by young troublemakers; a person who behaves in such a way.

in the dock (idiom)

A phrase referring to the place where an accused person sits or stands in a court of law while on trial.

looting (noun)/ looter (noun)

Stealing goods from a place during a war, riot, or disaster; a person who does this.

paparazzi (noun; plural)

Freelance photographers who pursue celebrities to get photographs of them for publication.

rehabilitation (noun)

The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment.

smuggling (noun)/ smuggler (noun)

The illegal movement of goods into or out of a country; a person who does this.

stipulation (noun)

A condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

stool pigeon (noun)

An informer who alerts the police to criminal activity.

tabloid(s) (noun)

Newspapers with pages half the size of a standard broadsheet, often focusing on sensational stories.

vandalism (noun)

Action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.

white-collar crime (noun)

Nonviolent, financially motivated crime committed by business and government professionals.

adept (adjective)

Very skilled or proficient at something.

burly (adjective)

Large and strong; heavily built.

dowdy (adjective)

Unfashionable and dull in appearance, typically used to describe a person's clothing.

draughty (adjective)

Characterized by or admitting currents of cold air, making an indoor space uncomfortable.

dreary (adjective)

Dull, bleak, and lifeless; causing feelings of gloom or boredom.

execrable (adjective)

Extremely bad or of very poor quality.

feckless (adjective)

Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

flabby (adjective)

Soft, loose, and lacking firm muscle; weak and ineffective.

frail (adjective)

Weak and delicate; easily damaged or broken.

puckish (adjective)

Playful, especially in a mischievous or impish way.

state-of-the-art (adjective)

Using the most modern and advanced techniques or methods currently available.

stocky (adjective)

Broad and sturdily built, often used to describe a person's physique.

wheedle (verb)

To use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do or give something.