Essential Vocabulary for Grade 9

What is the meaning of the word "distend"?

• To contract

• To expand

• To illuminate

• To conceal

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Which word best describes someone who is "audacious"?

• Timid

• Bold

• Careful

• Indifferent

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What does "serrated" mean when describing a knife?

• Smooth-edged

• Saw-toothed

• Blunt

• Curved

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What is the primary meaning of "arrhythmia" in a medical context?

• Regular heartbeat

• Irregular heartbeat

• Fast breathing

• Slow breathing

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What does "epicenter" refer to in the context of an earthquake?

• The surface point directly above the earthquake's origin

• The deepest point of the ocean

• The center of a city

• The highest point of a mountain

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What is the meaning of "itinerant" when describing a person's lifestyle?

• Stationary

• Nomadic

• Wealthy

• Sedentary

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What is a "fanlight" in architectural terms?

• A type of ceiling fan

• A window above a door

• A decorative lamp

• A skylight

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What does "keening" refer to in a cultural context?

• A joyful celebration

• A loud wailing

• A quiet meditation

• A formal meeting

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What is the meaning of "tsotsis" in South African slang?

• Police officers

• Criminals

• Teachers

• Students

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Which of the following words is most likely to be found in an "anthology"?

• Poem

• Recipe

• Blueprint

• Invoice

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