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English Vocabulary · Grade 9 Live Review Preview

9th Grade Vocabulary Words

Ninth grade marks the transition to high-school reading and writing across literature, argument, research, biology, physical and Earth science, algebra, computing, world history, civics, and geography. This level develops precise academic and domain-specific vocabulary while strengthening context, nuance, source evaluation, figurative language, and evidence-based communication.

This independently authored 800-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty-three pages of up to thirty-five words. Pages containing words 1–500 include five cloze questions drawn only from that enhanced range; words 501–800 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. Each row includes a subject-field label and an editable word-study note about a transparent affix, compound structure, capitalization, or dictionary base form. The cited Grade 9 resources calibrate difficulty and study skills only; all learner-facing definitions, examples, quizzes, and descriptions are original KSSR copy.

Please note: the vocabulary lists for grades 9~11 have been selected to ensure no overlap with the previous grade level. If the words are too specialized or difficult for you, please go back to grade levels 4~8 and review the words on those pages.

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736justifiableadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.

សមហេតុផលTemporary closure is justifiable when the bridge is unsafe.
737legislativeadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

នីតិបញ្ញត្តិThe bill entered the legislative process.
738manipulativeadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

ឧបាយកលThe manipulative advertisement hides important fees until checkout.
739measurableadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.

អាចវាស់វែងបាន។The program set a measurable goal of reducing waste by ten percent.
740negotiableadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.

អាចចរចារបាន។The delivery date is negotiable, but the safety standard is not.
741operationaladjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: operational is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

ប្រតិបត្តិការThe repaired water pump is operational again.
742organizationaladjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: organizational is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

អង្គការClear organizational roles reduced duplicated work.
743perceptibleadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.

អាចយល់បាន។A perceptible vibration began before the machine stopped.
744preventiveadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

បង្ការPreventive maintenance replaced the worn cable before it failed.
745proximateadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: proximate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

ជិតThe proximate cause of the outage was a fallen power line.
746regulatoryadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: regulatory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

បទប្បញ្ញត្តិThe agency has regulatory authority over drinking-water quality.
747illustrativeadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

រូបគំនូរThe report includes an illustrative case from a small coastal town.
748restrictiveadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

រឹតត្បិតThe drought led to restrictive rules on outdoor water use.
749sequentialadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: sequential is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

បន្តបន្ទាប់The instructions present the repair steps in sequential order.
750substantiveadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

ខ្លឹមសារThe revision makes a substantive change to tenant protections.
751enduringadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: enduring is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. គង់វង្ស 2. យូរអង្វែង 3. រៀងមកThe court decision had an enduring influence on civil rights.
752transmissibleadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.

អាចឆ្លងបាន។The disease is transmissible through contaminated water.
753auditableadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.

អាចសវនកម្មបាន។Every purchase must leave an auditable trail.
754underlyingadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: underlying is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

1. ជាទំរ 2. ទ្រThe physician treated the underlying infection rather than only the fever.
755additiveadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

សារធាតុបន្ថែមThe two small delays had an additive effect on travel time.
756comparativeadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

ប្រៀបធៀបThe comparative essay considers how both novels portray exile.
757competitiveadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

ប្រកួតប្រជែងThe company submitted a competitive bid for the project.
758contextualadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: contextual is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

នៃបរិបទ នៃបរិការណ៍ (ដែលបន្ស៊ីនឹងស្ថានការណ៍)Contextual evidence shows that “draft” refers to a preliminary document.
759correlationaladjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: correlational is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

ជាប់ទាក់ទងគ្នា។The correlational study found that sleep and concentration changed together.
760deliberativeadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

ការពិចារណាThe citizens' panel used a deliberative process rather than a quick vote.
761diagnosticadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: diagnostic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

រោគវិនិច្ឆ័យThe mechanic ran a diagnostic test on the engine.
762differentialadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: differential is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

ឌីផេរ៉ងស្យែលA pressure differential moves air through the vent.
763distributiveadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

ចែកចាយThe debate concerns distributive fairness in the tax system.
764environmentaladjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: environmental is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

បរិស្ថានThe review identifies environmental risks to the wetland.
765evaluativeadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

ការវាយតម្លៃThe conclusion makes an evaluative claim about the policy's success.
766inferentialadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: inferential is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

អតិផរណាInferential statistics estimates population traits from sample data.
767interpretativeadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

ការបកស្រាយThe museum's interpretative label connects the tool with daily village life.
768methodologicaladjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: methodological is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

វិធីសាស្រ្តA methodological flaw made the comparison unreliable.
769participatoryadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Base-form focus: participatory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

ការចូលរួមParticipatory planning invited residents to design the park.
770predictiveadjective
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Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.

ទស្សន៍ទាយThe predictive model estimates tomorrow's electricity demand.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Writing a Negotiable Proposal

Reading practice for pages 22–23. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A student council prepares a legislative proposal for later library hours. Its goal must be measurable, such as a documented increase in supervised study time. The writers avoid manipulative claims and support each cost with justifiable evidence. Because staffing remains negotiable, they offer several schedules instead of insisting on one fixed demand.

Khmer translation

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Reading comprehension

1. What makes the proposal's goal measurable?

It names a documented increase in supervised study time.

2. What kind of claims do the writers avoid?

They avoid manipulative claims.

3. Why do they offer several schedules?

Staffing remains negotiable.

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