Vocabulary Year 9: Set 2 (JENSEN Grundskola Malmö)

abundant

Existing in large amounts; more than enough.

authentic

Real and genuine, not fake or copied.

dedicate

To give time and effort to a purpose.

efficient

Doing something well without wasting time or energy.

forfeit

To lose something because of a mistake or rule.

intention

A plan or aim for what you want to do.

loathe

To strongly dislike something.

makeshift

A temporary solution, not perfect but useful.

meager

Small in amount or quality.

perceive

To notice or understand something.

prominent

Important or easily noticed.

rigorous

Very strict or demanding.

stealthy

Moving quietly to avoid being seen or heard.

unanimous

When everyone agrees completely.

verify

To check if something is true.

accumulate

To collect or gather over time.

beneficial

Good or helpful for something.

complexity

The state of being complicated or difficult.

diverge

To move in different directions from one point.

evade

To escape or avoid something.

fatigue

Extreme tiredness.

haste

Speed in doing something, often with carelessness.

interpret

To explain or understand the meaning.

mischievous

Playfully causing trouble.

persevere

To keep trying even when it is hard.

pulverize

To crush into very small pieces.

refrain

To stop yourself from doing something.

reminisce

To talk or think about past memories.

solitude

The state of being alone, often peacefully.

treacherous

Dangerous or not trustworthy.

bewilder

To confuse completely.

boycott

To refuse to use or buy as protest.

condemn

To strongly say something is wrong.

deteriorate

To become worse over time.

emit

To send out light, sound, or gas.

feeble

Very weak.

hoarse

Rough or weak voice.

intervene

To step in to stop or change something.

momentum

The force that keeps something moving.

persistent

Continuing without giving up.

ration

A limited, controlled amount.

reluctant

Not wanting to do something.

scarce

Rare or hard to find.

subsequent

Happening after something else.

trudge

To walk slowly with effort.

acquire

To get something.

adapt

To change to fit new conditions.

consecutive

Following one after the other.

determined

Strongly decided to do something.

elaborate

Very detailed and carefully planned.

excel

To be very good at something.

hypothesis

An idea suggested as a possible explanation.

intricate

Very detailed and complex.

mournful

Feeling very sad.

optimistic

Expecting good things in the future.

reassure

To make someone feel less worried.

sabotage

To secretly damage or ruin something.

serene

Calm and peaceful.

sufficient

As much as is needed.

waver

To be unsure or change your mind.

adequate

Good enough, but not excellent.

contemplate

To think deeply about something.

devastate

To cause great damage or sadness.

evaluate

To judge or decide the value of something.

factor

A part that influences a result.

immature

Not fully grown or developed.

interject

To interrupt by saying something quickly.

linger

To stay longer than necessary.

nurture

To care for and help grow.

precision

Exactness and accuracy.

rebellion

A fight against authority.

repetition

Doing something again.

shrill

Very high and sharp sound.

symbol

A sign or picture with meaning.

unique

One of a kind; unlike anything else.

apparent

Easy to see or understand.

chronological

In time order.

commotion

Noisy confusion or activity.

controversy

A strong public disagreement.

diminish

To become smaller or weaker.

flammable

Easy to burn.

frigid

Very cold.

impair

To make something weaker or worse.

prediction

Saying what will happen in the future.

prejudice

An unfair opinion not based on facts.

represent

To stand for or act in place of.

stern

Serious and strict.

sympathetic

Understanding and caring for others.

unruly

Hard to control or manage.

variable

Something that can change.

appease

To calm someone by giving them what they want.

arrogant

Thinking you are better than others.

cultivate

To prepare land for crops; also to develop skills.

distinguish

To see the difference between things.

exempt

Not having to do something others must do.

frustration

Feeling upset when you cannot succeed.

inevitable

Certain to happen.

lurch

To move suddenly and unsteadily.

overwhelm

To give too much to handle.

reckless

Not caring about danger.