1. Unit 7 Vocabulary
9th Grade

2. The advent of spring is welcome after a long, harsh winter.
(n) an arrival; coming into place or view
Synonyms: approach
Phrase: advent calendar

3. 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

4. Cashiers receive special training so that they will be able to identify bogus currency.
(adj) false, counterfeit
Synonyms: phony, fake, spurious
Phrase: bogus bills $

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Our teacher will not tolerate obstreperous behavior in the classroom.
(adj) noisy; unruly, disorderly
Synonyms: wild, uncontrolled, riotous
Phrase: obstreperous behavior

9. We admired the skill with which the artist captured the child’s pensive expression
(adj) thoughtful, melancholy
Synonyms: dreamy, contemplative
Phrase: a pensive mood

10. 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

11. 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