Spelling_Words_Sep. 15.pptx ENGLISH GRADE 9

Spelling Words

1. Repertoire Pronunciation: /ˈrep.ə.twɑːr/ Meaning: A collection of skills, pieces, or works a person can perform or use. Example: The singer added a new ballad to her repertoire.

2. Chiaroscurist Pronunciation: /kiˌɑːr.əˈskjʊə.rɪst/ Meaning: An artist who uses light and shade effects. Example: The chiaroscurist created dramatic contrast in his painting.

3. Colloquialism Pronunciation: /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əˌlɪ.zəm/ Meaning: An informal word or phrase. Example: “Gonna” is a colloquialism for “going to.”

4. Bureaucracy Pronunciation: /bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si/ Meaning: A system of government or management with many rules and officials. Example: The project was delayed due to unnecessary bureaucracy.

5. Minuscule Pronunciation: /ˈmɪn.ə.skjuːl/ Meaning: Extremely small. Example: There was only a minuscule chance of winning.

6. Ebullient Pronunciation: /ɪˈbʌl.jənt/ Meaning: Full of enthusiasm and excitement. Example: The ebullient crowd cheered for the team.

7. Schadenfreude Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑː.dənˌfrɔɪ.də/ Meaning: Pleasure from someone else’s misfortune. Example: He felt a bit of schadenfreude when his rival failed.

8. Pharaoh Pronunciation: /ˈfeə.roʊ/ Meaning: A ruler in ancient Egypt. Example: The pharaohs built massive pyramids as tombs.

9. Antediluvian Pronunciation: /ˌæn.ti.dɪˈluː.vi.ən/ Meaning: Very old-fashioned or ancient. Example: His antediluvian beliefs made him resistant to change.

10. Cacophony Pronunciation: /kəˈkɒf.ə.ni/ Meaning: A harsh mixture of sounds. Example: The city street was filled with the cacophony of horns and shouts.