English 1 - Essential 9th Grade Vocabulary (List 3)

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What does the word 'nostalgia' mean?

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Fondness for the past.

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What does 'obsolete' mean?

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Outdated or no longer in use.

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What does 'haphazard' mean?

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Random and without planning.

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What is a synonym for 'devoid'?

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Lacking.

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What does 'exploit' mean in a business context?

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To use for profit.

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What does 'intuitive' mean?

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Based on instinctive understanding.

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What does 'diffuse' mean?

Back

Spread out over a large area.

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What does 'justify' mean?

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To show or prove to be right or reasonable.

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What does 'obstruct' mean?

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To block or impede.

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What does 'empathy' mean?

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.