Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Grade 10 • Definitions

What word means not aware or paying attention?

• recalcitrant

• oblivious

• panacea

• opportune

What is the definition of 'obscure'?

• Not safe or steady

• Difficult to see, understand or know

• Describing or measuring something using numbers

• Absurd or ridiculous

What word means having unlimited power and control?

• quantitative

• relinquish

• propensity

• omnipotent

What is the definition of 'opportune'?

• To make something happen suddenly and quickly

• Happening at the right time

• Absurd or ridiculous

• Stubborn or disobedient, not willing to change

What is the definition of 'oppose'?

• To be against something or someone

• To make up for a mistake

• Not aware or paying attention

• To make something happen suddenly and quickly

What is the definition of 'panacea'?

• To move someone or something to a lower or less important position or rank

• To make something feel young again

• Absurd or ridiculous

• Something that cures or solves everything

What word means doing something without much effort or care?

• perfunctory

• rejuvenate

• obscure

• propensity

What is the definition of 'preposterous'?

• Difficult to see, understand or know

• Not aware or paying attention

• Really good at something or skilled

• Absurd or ridiculous

What is the definition of 'precarious'?

• To prevent or stop something from happening

• To let go of or give up something

• Not safe or steady

• To make something happen suddenly and quickly

What is the definition of 'precipitate'?

• Not aware or paying attention

• To make something feel young again

• Having unlimited power and control

• To make something happen suddenly and quickly