Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 9

Define the word 'encroach'.

• To retreat from a position.

• To establish a boundary firmly.

• To intrude gradually or stealthily upon.

• To gradually improve a situation.

In the sentence 'The weeds began to encroach on the garden', what does 'encroach' mean in this context?

• to gradually intrude or invade

• to spread seeds in the soil

• to wither and die

• to flourish and grow

Create a sentence using the word 'extricate'.

• I will extricate my homework from the desk.

• They extricated the car from the garage.

• He tried to extricate the cat from the tree.

• She managed to extricate herself from the tangled vines.

What is the difference in meaning between 'constrict' and 'compress'?

• Constrict means to press together, while compress means to tighten or narrow.

• Constrict refers to expanding, while compress refers to reducing in size.

• Constrict and compress both mean to enlarge or increase volume.

• Constrict means to tighten or narrow, while compress means to press together or reduce in size.

Define the word 'comply'.

• To act independently of any rules.

• To ignore a request or suggestion.

• To refuse to follow a command.

• To act in accordance with a wish or command.

In the phrase 'She had to comply with the new rules', what does 'comply' imply?

• To follow only some of the new rules selectively.

• To ignore the new rules entirely.

• To create new rules that contradict the existing ones.

• To act in accordance with or follow the new rules.

Create a sentence that demonstrates the meaning of 'tentative'.

• She made tentative decisions without consulting anyone.

• His tentative approach was to ignore the problem completely.

• They were tentative in their commitment to the project.

• Her tentative plans for the weekend depended on the weather.

What does 'external' mean, and how is it different from 'internal'?

• 'External' is a synonym for 'internal' in technical contexts.

• 'External' refers to something that is hidden or secret.

• 'Internal' means something that is visible and open.

• 'External' means outside of a system, while 'internal' means within a system.