120 Words Every 9th Grader Should Know: List 4

In the general population, the disorder, which has strong genetic roots, afflicts roughly one in 150 people. New York Times (Sep 11, 2021)

Part of those exercises included spending 30 straight hours in the simulator, running through different anomalies that could happen during their flight. Scientific American (Sep 16, 2021)

An avid skydiver, Horan has made more than three thousand jumps and serves on the board of the International Skydiving Museum and Hall of Fame. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam

“So we definitely need to be cognizant and aware of that.” New York Times (May 15, 2021)

The first week at August’s was a consolation, a pure relief. The Secret Life of Bees

Was it relevant and based on sufficient and credible information? A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age

China denounced the move as damaging to regional peace and security. Reuters (Sep 22, 2021)

Neither one of them heard the discordant sound of a jet engine coming near until it roared right above their heads. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story

I enumerated the many times that we had brought our grievances before the government and the equal number of times that we were ignored or shunted aside. Long Walk to Freedom

“I often think,” said she, “that there is nothing so bad as parting with one’s friends. One seems so forlorn without them.” Pride and Prejudice

He looked immaculate, with a shining black cap, polished medals, and neat white gloves like a traffic policeman. Prisoner B-3087

Sometimes they’re enjoying some jocular teasing with a few of their peers. New York Times (Oct 7, 2021)

“Their motivation is not the fear of losing, but the jubilance of winning together.” The Guardian (Jun 8, 2016)

Or was the company engaged in a nefarious conspiracy involving multiple people to steal years of hard-earned secrets? Washington Post (Feb 4, 2018)

"Of course I agree with their message. It's simply a question of what is politic and sensible." BBC (Sep 28, 2020)

Both senators are proponents of debt-free college tuition and breaking up big banks. The Guardian (Jul 30, 2019)

He announced a new government this month but gave no indication he was ready to relinquish control. Reuters (Oct 20, 2021)

“I am proud to have called her my friend, and like so many other public officials, I valued her sage advice.” Seattle Times (Oct 18, 2021)

He caught sight of me, and I gave him a weak, rather tremulous smile. Rebecca

Her story is the only one in which the good goddess, Ceres, appears cruel and vindictive. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes