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Vocabulary flashcards with quirky English words like rigamarole, kerfuffle, and lickety-split for Grade 9.
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Quirky English Vocabulary Flashcards

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This 10-card flashcard set introduces 9th graders to distinctive and playful English vocabulary words, including rigamarole, lickety-split, nincompoop, cattywampus, lollygag, and kerfuffle. These terms appear in literature and informal writing and offer opportunities to explore the more colorful side of English word choice. Use it for vocabulary review, reading comprehension support, or to build familiarity with old-fashioned or whimsical words.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Vocabulary
Grade Level:
9th Grade
Updated January 2026

Terms in This Set

  • rigamarole
  • lickety-split
  • whatchamacallit
  • nincompoop
  • whippersnapper
  • zigzag
  • cattywampus
  • lollygag
  • kerfuffle
  • flibbertigibbet

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