Vocabulary Grade 9 — Set 2: Quick Drills flashcards
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Drills deck · part of Vocabulary Level 4 · Grade 9 · written against: Our own grade placement (VOCABULARY-PLAN.md): word frequency (wordfreq, CC BY-SA 4.0) and editorial review; no publisher's grade or word list is reproduced. Updated 2026-10-10.
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Which word means frank and truthful, even about things that are awkward or uncomfortable to admit?candidCharacter & Behavior
In a candid interview, the retired astronaut admitted she was terrified on launch day. -
Which word means doubtful and hesitant, not yet convinced that something is true or wise?dubiousFeelings & Attitudes
Grandma looked dubious when I said the burnt toast was meant to be crispy. -
Which word means someone just starting out at an activity, with little skill yet?noviceThinking & Knowing
Even as a novice, Lena could already knit a simple scarf. -
Which word means to stir up anger or another strong reaction, often on purpose?provokeSpeaking & Arguing
The referee's late call provoked boos from the whole stadium. -
Which word means to aim ambitiously at a goal or at becoming someone?aspireActions & Effort
Many young climbers aspire to stand on top of Mount Everest one day. -
Which word means spreading wildly and unchecked, usually something harmful?rampantChange & Growth
Within a week of the new phone game's release, cheating was rampant, and the leaderboards were useless. -
Which word means given fully, with no strings attached or requirements to meet?unconditionalSize & Amount
The library's offer of free tutoring is unconditional: you don't even need a library card. -
Which word means too improbable to believe easily, though not quite impossible?far-fetchedQuality & Judgment
The movie's plot twist felt far-fetched, even for a fantasy. -
Which word means the job or trade that supports a person financially?livelihoodSociety & Power
For the beekeeper, a healthy hive is her whole livelihood. -
Which word means looming ahead and drawing closer, though perhaps still days or weeks away; often something unwelcome?impendingNature & Time
For weeks, the impending move to another state hung over every family dinner.
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