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SF Unit Grade 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abscond | To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest. |
| Acute | Sharp, intense, or highly sensitive in perception or intellect. |
| Aesthetic | Concerned with beauty, art, or the appreciation of good taste. |
| Comply | To act in accordance with a wish, command, or rule. |
| Derision | Contemptuous ridicule, mockery, or scorn. |
| Diabolical | Characteristic of the devil; outrageously wicked or fiendish. |
| Exuberant | Filled with or characterized by lively energy and excitement. |
| Formidable | Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or capable. |
| Impartial | Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and unbiased. |
| Impunity | Exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or unpleasant consequences. |
| Inconceivable | Impossible to comprehend or fully imagine. |
| Nonchalantly | In a casually calm, relaxed, and unconcerned manner. |
| Obsolete | No longer produced or used; out of date. |
| Precarious | Dangerously unstable, uncertain, or insecure. |
| Preclude | To prevent from happening or make impossible in advance. |
| Sagacity | Wisdom, sound judgment, and keen perception. |
| Scornful | Feeling or showing open contempt or mockery. |
| Solitary | Done or existing alone; living without companions. |
| Surreptitiously | Done in a secret, stealthy, or sneaky way. |
| Treacherous | Hazardous, deceptive, or guilty of betrayal. |