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Grade_09 : Word group 03

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  1. Beyond / bɪˈjɒnd / PREPOSITION/ADVERB Origin: Old English

    At or to the further side of

  2. Biodegradable / ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek/Latin

    Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms

  3. Bison / ˈbaɪsən / NOUN Origin: Germanic/Latin

    A humpbacked shaggy-haired wild ox of North America or Western Europe

  4. Blessing / ˈblɛsɪŋ / NOUN Origin: Old English

    God's favor and protection, or a prayer asking for this

  5. Blush / blʌʃ / VERB/NOUN Origin: Old English

    Show shyness, embarrassment, or shame by becoming red in the face

  6. Boll / boʊl / NOUN Origin: Old English

    The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax

  7. Both / boʊθ / DET/PRONOUN Origin: Old Norse

    Used for emphasis to refer to two people or things regarded together

  8. Bowl / boʊl / NOUN/VERB Origin: Old English

    A round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid

  9. Brandy / ˈbrændi / NOUN Origin: Dutch

    A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

  10. Brim / brɪm / NOUN/VERB Origin: Middle English

    The upper edge or lip of a cup, bowl, or other container

  11. Bronchitis / brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs / NOUN Origin: Greek

    Inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes

  12. Bruit / bruːt / VERB/NOUN Origin: Old French

    Spread a report or rumor widely

  13. Bulletin / ˈbʊlɪtɪn / NOUN/VERB Origin: Italian/French

    A short official statement or summary of news

  14. Burial / ˈbɛriəl / NOUN Origin: Old English

    The ritual act of placing a dead body in a grave

  15. Cacophony / kəˈkɒfəni / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

  16. Caliph / ˈkeɪlɪf / NOUN Origin: Arabic

    The chief Muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor of Muhammad

  17. Canard / kəˈnɑːrd / NOUN Origin: French

    An unfounded rumor or story

  18. Cantata / kænˈtɑːtə / NOUN Origin: Italian

    A medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment

  19. Caprice / kəˈpriːs / NOUN Origin: Italian/French

    A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior

  20. Caracal / ˈkærəˌkæl / NOUN Origin: Turkish

    A medium-sized wild cat with long black tufts on its ears

  21. Care / kɛər / NOUN/VERB Origin: Old English

    The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone

  22. Carriage / ˈkærɪdʒ / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A wheeled vehicle for conveying persons, as one drawn by horses

  23. Cassava / kəˈsɑːvə / NOUN Origin: Taino

    The starchy tuberous root of a tropical tree, used as food

  24. Catalepsy / ˈkætəlɛpsi / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A medical condition characterized by a trance or seizure with a loss of sensation and consciousness

  25. Cathode / ˈkæθoʊd / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The negatively charged electrode by which electrons enter an electrical device

  26. Chagrin / ʃəˈɡrɪn / NOUN/VERB Origin: French

    Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated

  27. Circumlocution / ˌsɜːrkəmlɒˈkjuːʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in an evasive way

  28. Clique / kliːk / NOUN Origin: French

    A small, exclusive group of people, share interests, views, or purposes

  29. Commensurate / kəˈmɛnʃərɪt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion

  30. Compassionate / kəmˈpæʃənət / ADJECTIVE/VERB Origin: Latin

    Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others