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Grade_09 : Word group 01

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  1. Adolescent / ˌædəˈlɛsənt / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A young person who is developing into an adult.

  2. Agitate / ˈædʒɪteɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To make someone troubled or nervous; to stir up public interest in a cause.

  3. Acclaim / əˈkleɪm / VERB Origin: Latin

    To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

  4. Acerbic / əˈsɜːbɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Tasting sour or bitter; harsh or severe in temper or expression.

  5. Aboriginal / ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪnəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists.

  6. Altruism / ˈæltruːɪzəm / NOUN Origin: French/Latin

    The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

  7. Analogy / əˈnælədʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

  8. Apocryphal / əˈpɒkrɪfəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.

  9. Ardent / ˈɑːdənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Very enthusiastic or passionate.

  10. Assert / əˈsɜːt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

  11. Attention / əˈtɛnʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    Notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important.

  12. Available / əˈveɪləbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin/Old French

    Able to be used or obtained; at anyone's disposal.

  13. Benevolent / bəˈnɛvələnt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Well-meaning and kindly.

  14. Brusque / bruːsk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Italian/French

    Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

  15. Candidate / ˈkændɪdət / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

  16. Cerebral / ˈsɛrɪbrəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Of or relating to the brain or the intellect.

  17. Cliche / ˈkliːʃeɪ / NOUN Origin: French

    A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

  18. Compatible / kəmˈpætəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin/French

    Able to exist or occur together without conflict.

  19. Concoct / kənˈkɒkt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To create or devise, especially a story or plan; to prepare by combining various ingredients.

  20. Conquest / ˈkɒŋkwɛst / NOUN Origin: Latin/Old French

    The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force.

  21. Consult / kənˈsʌlt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To seek information or advice from someone with expertise.

  22. Convene / kənˈviːn / VERB Origin: Latin

    To come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.

  23. Countenance / ˈkaʊntɪnəns / NOUN Origin: Latin/Old French

    A person's face or facial expression; support or approval.

  24. Curtail / kɜːˈteɪl / VERB Origin: Latin/Old French

    To reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

  25. Deficient / dɪˈfɪʃənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; insufficient.

  26. Denounce / dɪˈnaʊns / VERB Origin: Latin/Old French

    To publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

  27. Abbreviate / əˈbriːvieɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To shorten a word, phrase, or text.

  28. Abrogate / ˈæbrəɡeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement.

  29. Accentuate / əkˈsɛntʃueɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To make more noticeable or prominent.

  30. Accrue / əˈkruː / VERB Origin: Latin/French

    To accumulate or receive payments or benefits over time.