10th Grade Vocabulary Set 2

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mundane

Back

Lacking interest; dull

Front

Which word means "certain to happen; unavoidable"?

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Inevitable

Front

alleviate

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To make suffering less severe

Front

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

Back

Eloquent

Front

Foster

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to encourage or promote growth

Front

Which word describes someone who is "truthful and straightforward"?

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Candid

Front

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "impulsive."
Options:
1. She made an impulsive decision to skip school.
2. The impulsive speech was well-rehearsed.
3. He impulsive the fire with water.
4. The impulsive painting took months to complete.

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She made an impulsive decision to skip school.

Front

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "foster"? Options: The teacher tried to foster creativity in the classroom., He fostered the fire with water., She fostered her pain by ignoring it., The fostered speech was boring.

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The teacher tried to foster creativity in the classroom.

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Choose the sentence that uses "cynical" correctly: She was cynical about the politician's promises., He was cynical to help his friend., The cynical child believed every story., The cynical speech was very persuasive.

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She was cynical about the politician's promises.

Front

Which sentence uses "alleviate" in the correct context?

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The medicine can alleviate pain quickly.