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Lesson 9 Vocabulary
The terms and definitions of my lesson 9 vocabulary words.
| Term | Definition | Word used in a sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Civi | Citizen, a member of a city | Nothing here... = ) |
| Civics | n. The study of a citizen's rights and duties in a society | In the course on civics, Juan learned how the three branches of the United States government worked. |
| Civil | adj. 1. Having to do with citizens and their relation to each other and to the government 2. Fairly courteous | 1. My parents always vote because they believe it is the most important civil duty. 2. Although Jasmine was angry with her friend, she managed to give a civil answer to his question. |
| Civilian | 1. n. A person who is not in the military 2. adj. Relating to civil life | 1. Many countries agree that during a war civilians should not get attacked by those who are fighting. 2. After serving in the navy for two years, my brother returned to civilian life. |
| Civility | n. Courteous behavior | Nathan greeted his unwelcome guests with civility, but no with affection. |
| Uncivilized | adj. 1. Without an organized or developed society, wild 2. Acting without courtesy or consideration | 1. The Chinese believed that the Mongols, who took over their kingdom in the thirteenth century, were uncivilized |
| Ord | Regularity, order | Nor here... = ) |
| Coordinate | v. To bring together to work smoothly | Kevin and Brianna coordinated the registration for summer swimming classes. |
| Extraordinary | adj. More than ordinary, beyond what is expected, remarkable | The extraordinary length of the Mississippi River makes it one of the ten longest rivers in the world. |
| Ordinarily | adv. Usually, generally, in the regular way | Ordinarily, I take my piano lessonsat one o' clock on saturdays, but next week I'll take it at two. |