Unit #5 9 th Grade Vocabulary
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Transcript of Unit #5 9 th Grade Vocabulary
Unit #59th Grade
Vocabulary
Accomplice – nouna person who takes part in
a crimeCritical Word
Annihilate – verbto destroy completely
Critical Word
Arbitrary – adj.unreasonable; based on
one’s whimsImportant Word
Arbitrary arrests in Mexico
Brazen – adj.shameless, impudent
Important Word
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry
Catalyst – nouna substance that causes a
reactionImportant Word
Exodus – nouna large-scale departure
Important Word
Facilitate – verbto make easierFamiliar Word
Incorrigible – adj.not able to be corrected
Familiar Word
Latent – adj.hidden, present but not yet
realizedFamiliar Word
Militant – adj./noungiven to fighting; an activist
Important Word
Morose – adj.having a gloomy manner;
not friendlyFamiliar Word
Opaque – adj.not letting light through
Familiar Word
Paramount – adj.chief in importance
Important Word
Prattle – verb/nounto talk in a foolish way;
baby talkFamiliar Word
Rebut – verbto offer arguments against
Familiar Word
Reprimand – verb/nounto scold; a rebuke
Critical Word
Servitude – nounslavery, forced labor
Important Word
Slapdash – adj.careless and hasty
Familiar Word
Stagnant – adj.not running or flowing; foul
Critical Word
Succumb – verbto give way to superior
forceImportant Word