Spelling Words Second Semester
9th Grade
Unit 1
collaborate
Let's collaborate with the other team on this project.
attribute
I attribute my success to hard work.
outside
The dogs are outside.
questionable
That topic is considered questionable.
consume
She will consume that entire pie for the contest.
nourish
The vitamins will nourish your body.
semester
The semester is almost over.
cafeteria
The cafeteria is open all night now.
community
This community has always been strong.
substantial
There is substantial evidence against him.
abbreviate
You should abbreviate that speech.
extraordinary
Her piano skills are extraordinary.
magnificent
The Statue of Liberty is magnificent.
compatible
The software is compatible with that computer only.
rationale
Her rationale left everyone speechless.
catastrophe
The dinner was a complete catastrophe.
engrossed
She was engrossed in the new novel.
antihistamine
I had to take an antihistamine for my allergies.
Unit 2
intrigue
The spy novel was full of intrigue.
aloof
The professor seemed aloof.
manual
The task was highly manual.
environment
Let's protect our environment.
pajamas
My pajamas are green.
advent
The advent of gunpowder changed the world.
entail
The plan will entail a lot of effort from everyone.
expression
Her expression said it all.
substance
This substance is used to break down chemicals.
estate
The estate was too large to care for anymore.
suspend
This substance is used to break down chemicals.
controversy
The controversy had everyone talking.
popularity
The popularity of silly erasers was surprising.
transition
I will transition my duties to you shortly.
resemble
I resemble my aunt on my mother's side.
memento
I would like to keep this as a memento.
souvenir
I bought a souvenir while in New York City.
immune
My immune system has been damaged.
Unit 3
sustenance
We need to find sustenance and shelter quickly.
condemnation
The condemnation was swift and forceful.
belittle
Please don't belittle anyone.
granddaughter My granddaughter won the science competition.
beneficial
The new rules are beneficial for everyone.
coexist
We can all coexist peacefully.
enmity
The enmity toward the opposite army was easy to spot.
fortunate
My good fortune has brought me to this place.
mattress
My mattress is old and needs to be replaced.
negotiate
I will negotiate a better deal.
brink
We are on the brink of a new discovery.
absorb
This sponge can absorb anything.
conscience
My conscience will not let me continue this work.
proclaim
The king intends to proclaim victory.
impart
There is some advice that I would like to impart to you.
vengeance
You must know that vengeance is not sweet.
vandalism
The school has been a target of vandalism.
preferential
She is always given preferential treatment.
Unit 4
tremendous
There is a tremendous amount of support for you.
indiscriminate His behavior is quite indiscriminate.
anguish
The anguish the mother felt was unbearable.
encroach
The town will soon encroach upon the small village.
probably
She probably won't answer the phone.
consumption
Our consumption rate must drop.
exotic
The exotic bird was taken to the zoo.
weasel
The weasel needs to be fed once a day.
emotional
The emotional toll has been overwhelming.
delicate
The delicate flower will only last one day.
posture
His posture was terrible.
suspension
Her suspension from playing made everyone sad.
diversion
The diversion helped the prisoners escape.
ravages
The ravages of time were clearly seen on the structure.
proxy
I set up my own proxy server.
intercept
I will intercept all conversations between these groups.
infectious
The baby's laughter was infectious.
predicted
I predicted that it would rain today.
Unit 5
embarrass
Please don't embarrass me at the party.
phantom
The phantom seemed to disappear into thin air.
develop
We will develop a better strategy next quarter.
convey
I tried to convey my thoughts without emotion.
regulation
The regulation of industry is sometimes necessary.
observant
I tried to convey my thoughts without emotion.
condition
Our condition will improve soon.
fervent
Her fervent argument was well received.
favorite
My favorite color is green.
remote
I work from a remote location.
veterinarian
The veterinarian prescribed medicine for the cat.
supporter
You are my dearest supporter.
abduct
The word abduct is another word for kidnap.
anymore
I don't like karate class anymore.
stance
His stance was seen as too radical.
mediate
He tried to mediate a solution.
affinity
I have an affinity for chocolate.
subterranean
The subterranean lair made a perfect hideout.
Unit 6
pulverize
The machine will pulverize all of those rocks.
radius
The radius is easy to determine with the right formula.
subdivision
The subdivision will undergo improvements.
conceal
She tried to conceal her anger.
cryptic
The message was too cryptic to understand.
efficient
These light bulbs are more efficient.
confide
I must confide in the group and tell them my secret.
restrict
We will restrict access to the air base.
compassion
She has shown more compassion than anyone else.
occupant
The occupant will be evicted from the building.
thunderstorm I couldn't sleep because the thunderstorm was so loud.
punctual
He is always so punctual.
rigid
The boards were to rigid.
perspective
My perspective has not changed.
purify
We will need to purify the water before we drink it.
marvel
I couldn't help but marvel at the architecture.
anticipate
I couldn't not anticipate everyone's reaction.
accustomed
We have grown accustomed to his behavior.
Unit 7
transfer
I will transfer money into your account.
proximity
The proximity to the subway made the hotel more popular.
pertinent
This information is not pertinent to the trial.
heroism
I was surprised at his act of heroism.
doctrine
The doctrine was followed carefully by all.
really
She really likes peanut butter.
supernatural
The mist seemed almost super natural.
flaunt
She shouldn't flaunt her gold as thieves might notice.
gaunt
The gaunt old man told a strange and wonderful tale.
intelligence
Her intelligence was matched by no one.
accountable
We will hold you accountable for all of your actions.
mortgage
The mortgage payment is due.
confirm
I will confirm our reservations.
compassionate He is a compassionate soul who helps the poor.
neutral
I consider myself neutral on this issue.
gaudy
That blouse is terribly gaudy.
desolate
The desert was hot and desolate.
notorious
He was a notorious gangster.
Unit 8
mileage
This car gets great gas mileage.
hydrogen
What is the symbol for hydrogen on the Periodic Table.
collide
Be careful or you will collide with that other boat.
transfusion
I was so ill that I needed a blood transfusion.
bask
I'd like to bask in the sun now.
divergent
Our ideas for the future are quite divergent.
recession
The recession has caused everyone economic trouble.
sculpture
The sculpture was placed in the main garden.
cheerful
She is always so cheerful and fun.
impending
The impending court date weighed heavily on him.
candid
It would be nice if you were more candid.
throughout
We placed toll collectors throughout the kingdom.
cultural
We are going to a cultural festival on Friday.
despise
I despise his need for power.
revoke
We will have to revoke your license if you break the law.
reputation
His reputation precedes him.
amusing
The children's play was amusing.
astute
We found her to be surprisingly astute.
Unit 9
submarine
My little brother played with his submarine.
ample
We've had ample time to prepare for the meeting.
occasionally
We have desserts occasionally.
commit
We need to commit our resources now.
hover
The helicopter will hover over us for two minutes.
excise
The dentist will excise the bad tooth.
generous
I've always been generous.
supersede
The needs of the many will supersede my own needs.
outspoken
He is an outspoken critic of the government.
infiltrate
The soldier will infiltrate the fort.
handsome
He is more handsome than I remember.
accomplish
We need to accomplish something before the weekend.
defect
The old spy intended to defect.
vulgar
His vulgar behavior will not be tolerated.
tuxedo
My tuxedo is out of style.
preliminary
The preliminary hearings will be held next week.
unavoidable
Insulting her has become unavoidable.
vantage
From my vantage point, we are all winners.
Unit 10
examine
The doctor will examine the patient now.
agitated
She always looks so agitated.
collision
The collision has caused too much damage.
inspire
His words always inspire me.
transaction
The transaction has been completed.
solace
I have found solace in knowing that I have done my best.
forbidden
It is forbidden to look at the scrolls.
invade
The army will invade at dawn.
failure
She feels like a failure, but she has done well.
juncture
This is an important juncture in your career.
fend
We need to fend off the wolves.
charitable
We've made many charitable contributions.
amend
I'd like to amend my request.
deplore
I deplore those who are arrogant.
prohibition
The prohibition only lasted a few years.
commemorate We will have a dinner to commemorate the event.
arduous
Why does this have to be such an arduous task?
dehydrated
The dehydrated man asked for water.