Grade 9 List 1

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abhor

feel hatred or disgust toward

ambiguous

having more than one possible meaning

appalled

struck with dread, shock, or dismay

besiege

surround so as to force to give up

comprehensive

including all or everything

conviction

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof

demeanor

the way a person behaves toward other people

diligent

characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

elude

escape, either physically or mentally

exacerbate

make worse

fortitude

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity

implication

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred

insidious

working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

nonchalant

marked by casual unconcern or indifference

oblivion

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

proficient

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

rectify

set straight or right

retort

a quick reply to a question or remark

speculative

not based on fact or investigation

sporadic

recurring in scattered or unpredictable instances