Essential Ninth Grade Vocabulary: List 1

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  1. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
  2. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  3. eloquent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
  4. credible
    capable of being believed
  5. conspire
    act in agreement and in secret towards a deceitful purpose
  6. persecute
    cause to suffer
  7. afflict
    cause physical pain or suffering in
  8. aspire
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
  9. cordial
    politely warm and friendly
  10. compensate
    make amends for
  11. retort
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  12. diplomatic
    relating to negotiation between nations
  13. creed
    any system of principles or beliefs
  14. ensue
    take place or happen afterward or as a result
  15. surpass
    be or do something to a greater degree
Created on Tue Jun 03 18:42:27 EDT 2025 (updated Tue Jun 03 18:44:35 EDT 2025)

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