9th Grade Vocabulary - List C

A collection of vocabulary terms and their definitions for 9th grade students to study.

insouciant

indifferent; lacking concern or care; happy-go-lucky

edifice

a large, elaborate structure; a large building

paradox

a statement that seems contradictory but is actually true

muse

to think about in a dreamy way; to ponder

ramification

a consequence

gloat

to brag greatly

allure

the power to attract or charm

commodious

roomy, spacious

revere

to honor, to regard with respect

callous

emotionally hardened, unfeeling

fawn

to flatter or praise excessively

abhor

to regard with disgust and hatred; to strongly hate

plight

a difficult or dangerous condition or situation

euphonious

pleasing to the ear in sound; harmonious

quirk

a peculiar way of acting

mores

accepted standards and customs of a social group; moral attitudes

bucolic

pertaining to the countryside; rural; rustic

taciturn

habitually silent or quiet; inclined to talk very little

fruition

the attainment or completion of something desired

oblique

indirect; slanting