10 ELA Unit 4 Vocab

What is the primary meaning of the word "annihilation"?

• To create or construct

• To conquer or defeat

• To obliterate or destroy completely

• To negotiate or compromise

In which sentence is "annihilation" used correctly?

• The gardener's efforts led to the annihilation of the beautiful flowers.

• The explorer embarked on a journey of annihilation across the desert.

• The peace treaty aimed at the annihilation of longstanding conflicts.

• The scientist discovered a method to annihilation climate change.

How would you define the term "colleague"?

• A close friend or confidant

• A coworker or associate

• A rival or competitor

• A family member or relative

Choose the correct sentence using the word "colleague."

• The colleague invited me to a social gathering after work.

• The colleague relationship between them led to a strong friendship.

• The colleague in the accounting department was skilled with numbers.

• The colleague between the two siblings was strained.

What does the word "convulse" mean?

• To calm or soothe

• To shake or undergo violent spasms

• To organize or arrange

• To ponder or contemplate deeply

In which sentence is "convulse" used correctly?

• The soothing music seemed to convulse the tense atmosphere.

• The earthquake caused the ground to convulse violently.

• The chef tried to convulse the ingredients into a delicious dish.

• The meditation session helped participants convulse their thoughts.

How would you define the term "dispel"?

• To scatter or spread widely

• To accumulate or gather

• To confuse or confound

• To hide or conceal

Choose the correct sentence using the word "dispel."

• The magician attempted to dispel the mystery behind his tricks.

• The detective's investigation only served to dispel more questions.

• The scientist conducted experiments to dispel the information further.

• The artist used shading to dispel the image on the canvas.

What is the best definition of the word "enlightened"?

• To confuse or perplex

• To darken or obscure

• To educate or spiritually uplift

• To criticize or condemn

Choose the correct sentence using the word "enlightened."

• The teacher enlightened the students with a complex mathematical concept.

• The storm clouds gathered, and the sky became enlightened.

• The activist's speech aimed to enlighten the audience about environmental issues.

• The court decision only served to enlighten the tension between the parties.