English 9 Vocabulary Unit

Conscionable Example: The town was surprised by the mayor’s conscionable decision to give money to social programs that he had opposed during his campaign. Definition: Acceptable or permissible according to conscience; characterized by fairness and justice

Scientific Example: Using his scientific knowledge gained from his marine biology classes, Johnny created an aquarium that rivals one at Sea World. Definition: Pertaining to or concerned with science or the sciences

Conscience Example: Instead of pocketing the $300 she found, the young girl followed her conscience and returned it to the lost and found, only to be rewarded later. Definition: the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one’s conduct or motives

Omniscience Example: A narrator’s omniscience allows the reader to be aware of the actions, feelings, and thoughts of all characters. Definition: the quality or state of having complete or unlimited awareness, or understanding

Prescient Example: Cassondra’s prescient abilities were of no use, for no one believed her predictions of future war and destruction. Definition: knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight

Conscientious Example: Most students are very conscientious when deciding upon which college to attend; they research carefully, apply to several schools, and thoroughly examine the pros and cons of those who accept them. Definition: Meticulous; careful; painstaking; thorough and careful

Diagnosis Example: The doctor’s diagnosis was based upon many tests and collaborating among several specialists. Definition: Identification, especially of a disease, by examination and analysis

Prognosis Example: The forecaster’s prognosis for the weekend weather was hot, humid, and sticky, with thunderstorms likely. Definition: prediction or forecast, often but not always relating to a disease

Agnostic Example: As an agnostic, the professor felt uncomfortable working in a private school where she is responsible for teaching religion class twice a week. Definition: one who is doubtful or noncommittal about something; a person who believes that nothing I known or can be known about the existence of God.

Gnostic Example: The Gnostic text was considered sacred by the monks, who repeated many of its verses during daily meditation. Definition: of or relating to intellectual or spiritual knowledge

Gno/Sci- to know, to have skill Homework Use every vocabulary word in a sentence. The word’s sentence must demonstrate its meaning. Gno/Sci- to know, to have skill