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Unit 7 Vocabulary 9th Grade
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The advent of spring is welcome after a long, harsh winter.
(n) an arrival; coming into place or view Synonyms: approach Phrase: advent calendar
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A well-read person assimilates knowledge of a wide range of subjects.
(v) to absorb fully; to adopt as one’s own; to adapt fully Synonyms: digest; blend in Phrase: assimilate to the culture
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Cashiers receive special training so that they will be able to identify bogus currency.
(adj) false, counterfeit Synonyms: phony, fake, spurious Phrase: bogus bills $
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In the interim between landing and takeoff, the ground crew cleaned and refueled the plane.
(n) the time in between; (adj) temporary, coming between two points in time Synonyms: (n) interval, interlude (adj) provisional Phrase: interim report
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In every office, there are gossips who are only too willing to malign their coworkers.
(v) to speak evil of; slander (adj) evil Synonyms: (v) defame, vilify (adj) wicked Phrase: malign his good name
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Lombard Street in San Francisco is famous for its many meanders.
(v) to wander about, wind about (n) a sharp turn or twist Synonyms: ramble, zigzag Phrase: meandering river
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Our teacher will not tolerate obstreperous behavior in the classroom.
(adj) noisy; unruly, disorderly Synonyms: wild, uncontrolled, riotous Phrase: obstreperous behavior
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We admired the skill with which the artist captured the child’s pensive expression
(adj) thoughtful, melancholy Synonyms: dreamy, contemplative Phrase: a pensive mood
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That designer watch I bough from a street vendor turned out to be a shoddy knockoff.
(adj) of poor quality; characterized by inferior workmanship Synonyms: cheap, tacky Phrase: shoddy workmanship
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The dictator’s televised tirade against his opponents lasted for four hours.
(n) a long, angry speech, usually very critical Synonyms: diatribe, tongue-lashing Phrase: tyrant’s tirade
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