Vocabulary Year 9: Set 3 (JENSEN Grundskola Malmö)

abolish

To officially end a system, law, or practice.

coherent

Clear and logical, easy to understand.

comprise

To consist of or include.

domestic

Related to the home or within one
own country.

earnest

Serious and sincere in attitude.

explicit

Very clear and direct, leaving no doubt.

impede

To slow down or block progress.

instinctive

Done naturally, without thinking.

nostalgic

Feeling sentimental about the past.

prevail

To win or succeed after struggle.

relevant

Connected to the subject or situation.

somber

Serious, dark, or gloomy in mood.

stagnant

Not moving or developing; inactive.

turmoil

Great confusion or disorder.

zeal

Strong enthusiasm and passion.

agile

Able to move quickly and easily.

chronic

Lasting for a long time, often about illness.

dwindle

To become smaller or fewer over time.

eccentric

Strange or unusual in behavior.

flounder

To struggle awkwardly to move or act.

impose

To force something on others.

meticulous

Very careful with details.

oblige

To require someone to do something.

plagiarize

To copy someone
s work without permission.

remnant

A small part that remains.

sophisticated

Cultured, advanced, or complex.

sustain

To support or keep going.

versatile

Able to do many different things well.

askew

Not straight or level.

contemporary

Happening now or in the same time period.

crude

Simple and not carefully made.

defiant

Openly resisting authority.

fluctuate

To change up and down.

haphazard

Without plan or order.

inconceivable

Impossible to imagine.

jeer

To mock or laugh at unkindly.

lenient

Not strict in punishment.

obliterate

To destroy completely.

predicament

A difficult or unpleasant situation.

resilience

The ability to recover quickly from hardship.

sprawl

To spread out awkwardly.

tarnish

To lose shine; to damage reputation.

vigilant

Watchful and alert for danger.

astride

Sitting or standing with one leg on each side.

clamor

A loud and confused noise.

converge

To come together from different directions.

delegate

To give responsibility to someone else.

elated

Extremely happy or excited.

forsake

To abandon or give up.

incorporate

To include as part of something.

jostle

To push roughly in a crowd.

lapse

A short failure of concentration or memory.

liable

Legally responsible.

oblivious

Not aware of what is happening.

rural

Related to the countryside.

taut

Pulled tight and stretched.

veer

To change direction suddenly.

vulnerable

Easily hurt or harmed.

benevolent

Kind and helpful.

blunt

Direct and plain in speech; not sharp.

censorship

The control of what people can read, watch, or say.

contract

A written legal agreement.

diligent

Hard-working and careful.

embellish

To decorate or make more attractive.

endure

To continue despite difficulty.

fugitive

A person running away, usually from the law.

inexplicable

Impossible to explain.

intrigue

To arouse curiosity or interest.

obscure

Unclear or hard to understand.

prod

To poke or push; also to encourage.

torrent

A fast and strong flow of water.

tranquil

Calm and peaceful.

warily

Carefully and cautiously.

blemish

A small mark or flaw that spoils something.

colossal

Extremely large.

conscious

Aware and awake.

discipline

Training to control behavior; punishment.

gingerly

Carefully and gently.

infringe

To break a rule or law.

judicial

Related to courts or judges.

mediocre

Of only average quality.

ominous

Suggesting something bad will happen.

protrude

To stick out.

sheepish

Embarrassed and shy.

stricken

Seriously affected by something.

stupendous

Extremely impressive.

whim

A sudden desire without reason.

compatible

Able to exist or work together.

convey

To communicate or carry information.

disdain

A feeling of dislike and disrespect.

entail

To involve as a necessary part.

grueling

Extremely tiring and demanding.

ingenious

Very clever and inventive.

juvenile

Young or childish.

melancholy

Deep sadness.

oppress

To treat unfairly with power.

rebellious

Resisting authority.

scorn

Strong dislike or disrespect.

smug

Overly pleased with oneself.

subside

To become weaker or quieter.