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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| # | Word | Details | Meaning | Sample sentence |
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| 736 | justifiable | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action. | зако́нный | Temporary closure is justifiable when the bridge is unsafe. |
| 737 | legislative | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | 1. законода́тельный 2. законодательный | The bill entered the legislative process. |
| 738 | manipulative | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | манипуляти́вный | The manipulative advertisement hides important fees until checkout. |
| 739 | measurable | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action. | измеримый | The program set a measurable goal of reducing waste by ten percent. |
| 740 | negotiable | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action. | оборотный | The delivery date is negotiable, but the safety standard is not. |
| 741 | operational | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: operational is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. де́йствующий 2. операти́вный | The repaired water pump is operational again. |
| 742 | organizational | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: organizational is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | организацио́нный | Clear organizational roles reduced duplicated work. |
| 743 | perceptible | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected. | 1. ощути́мый 2. осяза́емый 3. заме́тный | A perceptible vibration began before the machine stopped. |
| 744 | preventive | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | превентивный | Preventive maintenance replaced the worn cable before it failed. |
| 745 | proximate | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: proximate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. ближа́йший 2. сме́жный | The proximate cause of the outage was a fallen power line. |
| 746 | regulatory | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: regulatory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | нормативный | The agency has regulatory authority over drinking-water quality. |
| 747 | illustrative | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | иллюстративный | The report includes an illustrative case from a small coastal town. |
| 748 | restrictive | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | ограничи́тельный | The drought led to restrictive rules on outdoor water use. |
| 749 | sequential | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: sequential is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | последовательный | The instructions present the repair steps in sequential order. |
| 750 | substantive | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | содержа́тельный | The revision makes a substantive change to tenant protections. |
| 751 | enduring | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: enduring is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | выносливый | The court decision had an enduring influence on civil rights. |
| 752 | transmissible | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected. | передающийся | The disease is transmissible through contaminated water. |
| 753 | auditable | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action. | проверяемый | Every purchase must leave an auditable trail. |
| 754 | underlying | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: underlying is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | фундаментальный | The physician treated the underlying infection rather than only the fever. |
| 755 | additive | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | аддити́вный | The two small delays had an additive effect on travel time. |
| 756 | comparative | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | 1. сравни́тельный 2. сравнительный | The comparative essay considers how both novels portray exile. |
| 757 | competitive | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | конкурентоспосо́бный | The company submitted a competitive bid for the project. |
| 758 | contextual | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: contextual is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. контекстный 2. контекстовый 3. контекстуальный | Contextual evidence shows that “draft” refers to a preliminary document. |
| 759 | correlational | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: correlational is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | корреляционный | The correlational study found that sleep and concentration changed together. |
| 760 | deliberative | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | совещательный | The citizens' panel used a deliberative process rather than a quick vote. |
| 761 | diagnostic | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: diagnostic is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. диагности́ческий 2. диагностический | The mechanic ran a diagnostic test on the engine. |
| 762 | differential | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: differential is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | дифференциа́льный | A pressure differential moves air through the vent. |
| 763 | distributive | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | дистрибуцио́нный | The debate concerns distributive fairness in the tax system. |
| 764 | environmental | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: environmental is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. относиться 2. относя́щийся к окружающая среда 3. окружа́ющей среде́ | The review identifies environmental risks to the wetland. |
| 765 | evaluative | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | оценочный | The conclusion makes an evaluative claim about the policy's success. |
| 766 | inferential | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: inferential is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | дедуктивный | Inferential statistics estimates population traits from sample data. |
| 767 | interpretative | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | интерпретирующий | The museum's interpretative label connects the tool with daily village life. |
| 768 | methodological | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: methodological is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | методологи́ческий | A methodological flaw made the comparison unreliable. |
| 769 | participatory | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Base-form focus: participatory is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | совместный | Participatory planning invited residents to design the park. |
| 770 | predictive | adjective StudyField: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency. | предиктивный | The 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.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
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.
Vocabulary quiz
Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.
Vocabulary chart page
This page focuses on the word chart. Reading passages appear once in each three-page group, while cloze quizzes remain in the established enhanced range for this level.
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- GreatSchools: 9th Grade Vocabulary Words
- Victoria University of Wellington: Coxhead Academic Word List
- Common Core: Language Standards for Grades 9–10
- Common Core: Science and Technical Subjects, Grades 9–10
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
- The Princeton Review, Word Smart (2006 and 2012 editions; bibliographic calibration only).

