9th Grade Vocabulary list 9

​Allocate

To set apart for a special purpose; designate

​Verb

in the form of a tersely stated truth or opinion

Aphoristic

Adj.

Arrant

Utter; complete

Adj.

Chimera

something consisting of diverse constuction.

Noun

Deteriorate

To become impaired in quality, function, or condition.

Verb

Didactic

involving or characterized by instruction

Adj.

adj

Dejected, Downcast, Unhappy

Disconsolate

Estuary

A passage of water where a river current meets the tide

Noun

Exceptional

Something that is likely to cause objection; may mean offensive

Adj.

Gradgrind

A person who is obsessed with minutiae and formalities

Noun

Hankering Noun

A strong, persistent desire

Indigenous Adj.

Originating in and characteristic of a particular region

Liege noun

Someone who is faithful and loyal

Optimize Verb

To cause something to its full potential

Penchant noun

A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Proponents Noun

A person who advocates a particular position or idea

Ravage Verb

To have a violent destructive effect

Stimulate Verb

To increase or encourage the level of response

Trinket Noun

A small ornament or thing of little value

Vituperate Verb

To blame or insult someone in strong or violent language