9th Grade Vocabulary

tendency

A leaning toward a particular kind of thought or action

congruent

In mathematics: having the same size and shape

evidence

Something that furnishes proof

civilization

The condition that exists when people have developed effective ways of organizing a society and care about art, science, etc.

ethnic

Of or relating to races or large groups of people who have the same customs, religion, origin, etc.

literacy

The ability to read and write

nationalism

Loyalty and devotion to a nation, especially as expressed in a glorifying of one nation above all others and a stressing of the promotion of its culture and interests