Vocabulary: English 9

For each of the following vocabulary words, write down:
a) guessed meaning
b) dictionary definition
c) sentence that shows the meaning of the word

#1

1. deplorable
2. discern
3. frivolous
4. imprudent
5. indolent
6. opaque
7. oppressive
8. palpable
9. precarious
10. scruples

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#2

1. brooding
2. convey
3. empowered
4. instigate
5. pauper
6. righteousness
7. ruminate
8. scrutiny
9. subsequent
10. whim

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#3

1. apprehensive
2. contorted
3. derogatory
4. douse
5. morose
6. mottled
7. ominous
8. overtones
9. profound
10. recumbent

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#4

1. conjure
2. chide

3. dank
4. dote
5. feign
6. mar
7. strife
8. vex
9. wanton
10 woe

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#5

1. amend
2. arbitrate
3. inundate
4. martyr
5. pensive
6. prostrate
7. shroud
8. spite
9. valor
10. wane

 

#1b

1. acquisition
2. benevolence
3. compelled
4. eccentric
5. melancholy
6. mortification
7. squandered
8. fortitude
9. tyrannical
10. unfathomable

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#2b

1. carnal
2. congregation
3. fluctuation
4. gala
5. inaudible
6. ominous
7. placid
8. repertoire
9. reverent
10. tentative

#3b

 

#4b


#5b #6b #7b