Grade 9 Vocabulary - Unit 4

be a sign of; indicate (82)

a variety of a language determined by degree of formality and choice of vocabulary (90)

a separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work (104)

the painted background used to represent natural features on a theatre stage or film set (81)

the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental (104)

showing courage and resolve (89)

understand and share the feelings of another (87)

a long speech by one actor in a play or film (81)

synonym of nuisance (96)

to state or make known (83)

characteristic of being exaggerated or overemotional (84)

a period of temporary economic decline (100)

take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include (102)

add an extra element or amount to (102)

sent (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment

the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth (83)

accurately predicting what will happen in the future (93)

a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past (82)

a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer (82)

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge (98)

an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud regardless of any hearers, especially in a play (81)

a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film (83)

based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed (84)

famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed (84)

remain in existence; last (89)

causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately (84)

principles or standards by which something may be judged or decided (86)

melodramatic behaviour designed to attract attention

something that is created spontaneously or without preparation (103)

detailed and complicated in design and planning (83)

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort (82)

a foolish or gullible person (104)

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations (89)

the leading character or one of the major characters in a play, film, novel, etc. (87)

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

successful in material terms; flourishing financially (93)

not to be relied upon; suspect (98)

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate (90)

having or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of culture (104)

not showing proper respect; rude (95)