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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.

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Words 736–770 of 800
#	Word	Details	Meaning	Sample sentence
736	justifiable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	有道理的	Temporary closure is justifiable when the bridge is unsafe.
737	legislative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	立法的	The bill entered the legislative process.
738	manipulative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	工於心計	The manipulative advertisement hides important fees until checkout.
739	measurable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	可測的	The program set a measurable goal of reducing waste by ten percent.
740	negotiable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	可以协商的	The delivery date is negotiable, but the safety standard is not.
741	operational	adjective Study 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.	外科学	The repaired water pump is operational again.
742	organizational	adjective Study 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.	組織的	Clear organizational roles reduced duplicated work.
743	perceptible	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	感覺得到的	A perceptible vibration began before the machine stopped.
744	preventive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	预防性的	Preventive maintenance replaced the worn cable before it failed.
745	proximate	adjective Study 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.	接近的	The proximate cause of the outage was a fallen power line.
746	regulatory	adjective Study 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.	监管	The agency has regulatory authority over drinking-water quality.
747	illustrative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	说明性的	The report includes an illustrative case from a small coastal town.
748	restrictive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	限制性	The drought led to restrictive rules on outdoor water use.
749	sequential	adjective Study 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.	顺序的	The instructions present the repair steps in sequential order.
750	substantive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	实际	The revision makes a substantive change to tenant protections.
751	enduring	adjective Study 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. 久 2. 持久	The court decision had an enduring influence on civil rights.
752	transmissible	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ible means capable of, suitable for, or able to be affected.	可传播的	The disease is transmissible through contaminated water.
753	auditable	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -able means capable of, suitable for, or worthy of an action.	可审计的	Every purchase must leave an auditable trail.
754	underlying	adjective Study 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. 根本 2. 基本 3. 底層	The physician treated the underlying infection rather than only the fever.
755	additive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	添加劑	The two small delays had an additive effect on travel time.
756	comparative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	比较级	The comparative essay considers how both novels portray exile.
757	competitive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	竞争的	The company submitted a competitive bid for the project.
758	contextual	adjective Study 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.	上下文的	Contextual evidence shows that “draft” refers to a preliminary document.
759	correlational	adjective Study 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.	相关的	The correlational study found that sleep and concentration changed together.
760	deliberative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	深思熟虑的	The citizens' panel used a deliberative process rather than a quick vote.
761	diagnostic	adjective Study 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.	诊断	The mechanic ran a diagnostic test on the engine.
762	differential	adjective Study 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.	微分	A pressure differential moves air through the vent.
763	distributive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	周延	The debate concerns distributive fairness in the tax system.
764	environmental	adjective Study 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.	环境的	The review identifies environmental risks to the wetland.
765	evaluative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	评价性的	The conclusion makes an evaluative claim about the policy's success.
766	inferential	adjective Study 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.	1. 推論 2. 推斷	Inferential statistics estimates population traits from sample data.
767	interpretative	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	解释性的	The museum's interpretative label connects the tool with daily village life.
768	methodological	adjective Study 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.	方法论的	A methodological flaw made the comparison unreliable.
769	participatory	adjective Study 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.	参与性的	Participatory planning invited residents to design the park.
770	predictive	adjective Study Field: Grade 9 precise high-utility word Word study: Suffix focus: -ive commonly forms an adjective meaning having a quality or tendency.	预测性的	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.

Simplified Chinese 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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