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Grade_09 : Word group 04

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  1. Complicated / ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate

  2. Condescending / ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

  3. Conscious / ˈkɒnʃəs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake

  4. Contemplation / ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time

  5. Controversial / ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrʃəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement

  6. Cooperation / koʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The process of working together to the same end

  7. Courteous / ˈkɜːrtiəs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French

    Polite, respectful, and considerate in manner

  8. Data / ˈdeɪtə / NOUN Origin: Latin

    Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

  9. Decline / dɪˈklaɪn / VERB Origin: Latin

    To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease.

  10. Delineate / dɪˈlɪnieɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To describe or portray something precisely.

  11. Deplorable / dɪˈplɔːrəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality.

  12. Destination / ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

  13. Devious / ˈdiːviəs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.

  14. Diplomat / ˈdɪpləmæt / NOUN Origin: Greek/French

    An official representing a country abroad.

  15. Discrete / dɪˈskriːt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Individually separate and distinct.

  16. Dissociate / dɪˈsəʊʃieɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To disconnect or separate.

  17. Documentary / ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntəri / NOUN Origin: Latin

    A movie or a television or radio program that provides a factual record or report.

  18. Dysfunction / dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən / NOUN Origin: Greek/Latin

    Abnormality or impairment in the operation of a specified system or organ.

  19. Effervescent / ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Bubbling; vivacious or enthusiastic.

  20. Eligible / ˈɛlɪdʒəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin/French

    Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.

  21. Emulate / ˈɛmjʊleɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation.

  22. Enlarge / ɪnˈlɑːdʒ / VERB Origin: French

    To make or become bigger or more extensive.

  23. Epiphany / ɪˈpɪfəni / NOUN Origin: Greek

    A manifestation of a divine or supernatural being; a sudden and striking realization.

  24. Eradicate / ɪˈrædɪkeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    To destroy completely; put an end to.

  25. Exact / ɪɡˈzækt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Not approximated; precise or correct in every detail.

  26. Expand / ɪkˈspænd / VERB Origin: Latin

    To become or make larger or more extensive.

  27. Expunge / ɪkˈspʌndʒ / VERB Origin: Latin

    To erase or remove completely something unwanted or unpleasant.

  28. Fabrication / ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The action or process of manufacturing or inventing something, especially a lie.

  29. Fertile / ˈfɜːtaɪl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Of soil or land producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.

  30. Fluent / ˈfluːənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Able to express oneself easily and articulately.