Grade_09 : Word group 02

Contains spoilers — every word's spelling is shown below.

1. Acquire / əˈkwaɪər / VERB Origin: Latin

   To buy or obtain an asset or object for oneself.

2. Adduce / əˈdjuːs / VERB Origin: Latin

   To cite as evidence.

3. Adjustment / əˈdʒʌstmənt / NOUN Origin: Latin/Old French

   A small alteration or movement made to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result.

4. Adversary / ˈædvəsəri / NOUN Origin: Latin

   One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

5. Affirmation / ˌæfəˈmeɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

   The action of affirming something or being affirmed; a formal declaration.

6. Agrarian / əˈɡreəriən / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.

7. Alertness / əˈlɜːtnəs / NOUN Origin: French/Italian/English

   The state of being watchful and attentive.

8. Alliteration / əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

   The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

9. Alternative / ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv / NOUN Origin: Latin

   One of two or more available possibilities.

10. Ambition / æmˈbɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

11. Amphitheater / ˈæmfɪˌθɪətər / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A round or oval building, typically unroofed, with a central space for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events.

12. Announce / əˈnaʊns / VERB Origin: Latin/French

    To make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

13. Anticipate / ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To regard as probable; expect or predict.

14. Apparatus / ˌæpəˈreɪtəs / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

15. Apportion / əˈpɔːʃən / VERB Origin: Latin/Old French

    To divide and allocate.

16. Aquiline / ˈækwɪlaɪn / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Like an eagle; curved or hooked like an eagle's beak.

17. Arithmetic / əˈrɪθmətɪk / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers.

18. Arthritis / ɑːˈθraɪtɪs / NOUN Origin: Greek

    Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.

19. Assist / əˈsɪst / VERB Origin: Latin

    To give help or support to someone

20. Astronomy / əˈstrɒnəmi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The scientific study of stars, planets, and space

21. Attachment / əˈtætʃmənt / NOUN Origin: Old French

    An extra part or extension that is or can be attached

22. Aura / ˈɔːrə / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The distinctive atmosphere that seems to surround a person or thing

23. Availability / əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪti / NOUN Origin: Old French

    The state of being otherwise free or obtainable

24. Backgammon / ˈbækˌɡæmən / NOUN Origin: English

    A board game for two players moved according to the roll of dice

25. Banana / bəˈnænə / NOUN Origin: Wolof/Mandinka

    A long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft flesh

26. Barracks / ˈbærəks / NOUN Origin: French

    A building or group of buildings used to house soldiers

27. Baste / beɪst / VERB Origin: Old French

    Pour fat or juices over meat during cooking in order to keep it moist

28. Befuddle / bɪˈfʌdəl / VERB Origin: English

    Make someone unable to think clearly

29. Bellwether / ˈbɛlˌwɛðər / NOUN Origin: Old English

    The leading sheep of a flock, or an indicator of trends

30. Beryl / ˈbɛrəl / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A transparent silicate mineral, occurrences of which include emerald and aquamarine