English 9H Vocabulary

Adroit

Examples:

A person with adroit abilities can be very successful with a career in sports.

The child was an adroit pianist from age 7.

Her adroit handling of the situation allowed her to be saved from embarrassment.

Having skill or agility in the use of the hands or body; dexterous. It can also refer to mental skillfulness or cleverness.

Having skill or agility in the use of the hands or body; dexterous. It can also refer to mental skillfulness or cleverness.

Having skill or agility in the use of the hands or body;dexterous. It can also refer to mental skillfulness or cleverness.

Bequeath

Examples:

My grandmother decided to bequeath me and my sister with her jewelry once she passed away.

My father decided to bequeath the family house to a local historical charity.

Great athletes often bequeath a legacy in their sport after retirement.

To leave personal property to someone through a will; to pass on.

To leave personal property to someone through a will; to pass on.

To leave personal property to someone through a will; to pass on.

Empirical

Examples:

Since her speeches included empirical data, her argument was much stronger than her opponents.

There is no empirical evidence to support that theory.

Her argument was weak because it lacked empirical evidence.

Based on observation or experiment rather than theory; verifiable through experience.

Based on observation or experiment rather than theory; verifiable through experience.

Based on observation or experiment rather than theory; verifiable through experience.

Genial

Examples:

The genial manner in which she discussed everyday topics made the people around her feel loved.

His genial personality made him adored by classmates, and teachers alike.

The genial host welcomed all his guests in with a smile and bear hug.

Friendly and cheerful in disposition; sociable. Having a pleasant and welcoming demeanor; characterized by warmth and kindness.

Friendly and cheerful in disposition; sociable. Having a pleasant and welcoming demeanor; characterized by warmth and kindness.

Friendly and cheerful in disposition; sociable. Having a pleasant and welcoming demeanor; characterized by warmth and kindness.

Guile

Examples:

The guile chess player was ready to counterattack his opponents’ every move.

You’ll need plenty of guile to play a game like poker.

He won the negotiation through sheer guile rather than honest effort.

Cunning or deceitful intelligence used to achieve one's goals; often involves manipulation.

Cunning or deceitful intelligence used to achieve one’s goals; often involves manipulation.

Cunning or deceitful intelligence used to achieve one’s goals; often involves manipulation.

Inclination

Examples:

The teacher’s inclination towards short answer questions exhausted her students.

As the soccer player had an inclination to her left foot, the opposing team’s defenders made sure to block her left foot.

The trail had a steep inclination that left hikers huffing their breath all the way up.

A person's natural tendency or preference towards a certain behavior, action, or decision. It often reflects an underlying motivation or desire.

A person’s natural tendency or preference towards a certain behaviour, action, or decision. It often reflects an underlying motivation or desire.

A person’s natural tendency or preference towards a certain behaviour, action, or decision. It often reflects an underlying motivation or desire.

Innate

Examples:

From a young age, the girl had an innate sense of self character.

The best soccer players have an innate ability to read the play.

Many people agree that charisma is an innate trait.

Inherent or inborn qualities or abilities that are present from birth, rather than acquired or learned.

Inherent or inborn qualities or abilities that are present from birth, rather than acquired or learned.

Inherent or inborn qualities or abilities that are present from birth rather than acquired or learned.

Penchant

Examples:

From a young age, she had a penchant for history.

The fashion designer had a penchant for unique patterns such as stripes, and gingham.

She has a penchant for collecting vintage watches.

A strong or habitual liking for something; a tendency to do something.

A strong or habitual liking for something; a tendency to do something.

A strong or habitual liking for something; a tendency to do something.

Sinuous

Examples:

The sinuous mountain trail left many hikers disoriented and dizzy.

The dancer moved across the stage with sinuous grace that intoxicated the audience.

The sports car travelled with ease across the sinuous coastal road.

Having many curves or turns; winding in form or outline.

Having many curves or turns; winding in form or outline.

Having many curves or turns; winding in form or outline.

Verbose

Examples:

The verbose tone in which she spoke bored the listener.

Instead of a brief summary, she wrote a verbose ten page essay on the topic.

She is a verbose speaker who often loses her point in a sea of details.

Using more words than necessary; overly wordy or lengthy in expression.

Using more words than necessary; overly wordy or lengthy in expression.

Using more words than necessary; overly wordy or lengthy in expression.