Grade_09 : Word group 04

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1. Comprehend / ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd / VERB Origin: Latin

   Grasp mentally; understand

2. Confidence / ˈkɒnfɪdəns / NOUN Origin: Latin

   The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something

3. Consent / kənˈsɛnt / NOUN, VERB Origin: Latin

   Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

4. Context / ˈkɒntɛkst / NOUN Origin: Latin

   The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea

5. Convenience / kənˈviːniəns / NOUN Origin: Latin

   The state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty

6. Corporate / ˈkɔːrpərɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Relating to a large company or group

7. Criticism / ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm / NOUN Origin: Greek

   The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

8. Debilitating / dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Making someone very weak and infirm.

9. Decorum / dɪˈkɔːrəm / NOUN Origin: Latin

   Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.

10. Delusion / dɪˈluːʒən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    An idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument.

11. Derivative / dɪˈrɪvətɪv / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin/French

    Imitative of the work of another person, and usually disapproved of for that reason.

12. Detail / ˈdiːteɪl / NOUN Origin: French

    An individual feature, fact, or item.

13. Dichotomy / daɪˈkɒtəmi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

14. Direct / daɪˈrɛkt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Extending or moving from one place to another by the shortest way without changing direction or stopping.

15. Discretionary / dɪˈskrɛʃənəri / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Available for use at the discretion of the user.

16. Distinctive / dɪˈstɪŋktɪv / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others.

17. Dominate / ˈdɒmɪneɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To have a commanding influence on; to exercise control over.

18. Ecological / ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

19. Efficiency / ɪˈfɪʃənsi / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The state or quality of being efficient; preventing the waste of resources.

20. Eloquent / ˈɛləkwənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

21. Enclose / ɪnˈkləʊz / VERB Origin: Latin/French

    To surround or close off on all sides.

22. Ennui / ɒnˈwiː / NOUN Origin: French

    A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement; boredom.

23. Equal / ˈiːkwəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.

24. Escapade / ˌɛskəˈpeɪd / NOUN Origin: Spanish/French

    An act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure.

25. Excellent / ˈɛksələnt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Extremely good; outstanding.

26. Expedient / ɪkˈspiːdiənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Of an action convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.

27. Extensive / ɪkˈstɛnsɪv / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Covering or affecting a large area.

28. Facsimile / fækˈsɪmɪli / NOUN Origin: Latin

    An exact copy, especially of written or printed material.

29. Fierce / fɪəs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin/French

    Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

30. Forecast / ˈfɔːkɑːst / VERB Origin: Old Norse/Old English

    To predict or estimate a future event or trend.