Grade 10 Vocabulary Review #5

The 10 book fantasy series had several hundred characters and intricate narrative stories. What does 'intricate' mean in this context?

• Simple

• Clear

• Complex

• Ease

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Harper, Aiden, and Evelyn are discussing the recent election of their school president. Harper believes that the president is 'legitimate'. In this context, how would you define 'legitimacy'?

• The quality of the president being valid or acceptable

• The state of the president being popular

• The quality of the president being fake or counterfeit

• The condition of the president being temporary

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Henry, Lily, and Aiden are discussing the term 'obstinacy'. Explain the term 'obstinacy' in the context of a real-world scenario.

• Obstinacy is the quality of being agreeable and cooperative. For example, Henry's obstinacy helped him work well with Lily and Aiden in their group project.

• Obstinacy is the quality of being lazy and unmotivated. For example, Aiden's obstinacy prevented him from completing his part of the group project with Henry and Lily.

• Obstinacy is the quality of being flexible and open-minded. For example, Lily showed her obstinacy by considering Henry and Aiden's perspectives before making a decision in their group project.

• Obstinacy is the quality of being stubborn or refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. For example, despite Henry and Lily warning him about the potential pitfalls, Aiden's obstinacy led him to continue with his approach in their group project.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Liam, Daniel, and Grace are discussing their social status. Liam says he's a 'proletarian'. How would you define 'proletarian' in this context?

• A member of royal society

• A member of the working class

• A university student

• A member of the upper class

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Sophia, Nora, and Oliver are part of a study group discussing various topics. During their discussion, Oliver uses the term 'sectarian'. Sophia and Nora are confused about its meaning. How would you explain 'sectarian' to them?

• It refers to a specific type of food.

• It refers to a large group of people.

• It refers to a sect or faction, especially within a religious context.

• It describes a peaceful and harmonious community.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Arjun, Luna, and Henry are studying different types of political regimes in their history class. They come across the term 'totalitarian'. Which adjective describes a totalitarian regime?

• docile

• passive

• democratic

• tyrannical

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Charlotte and Grace were discussing about the concept of 'iridescence'. Grace was curious and asked Charlotte to describe the concept and give an example of an iridescent object. How did Charlotte explain it to Grace?

• Charlotte explained that a rock is an example of an iridescent object.

• Charlotte explained that the bark of a tree is an example of an iridescent object.

• Charlotte explained that the wings of a butterfly are an example of an iridescent object.

• Charlotte explained that the ocean is an example of an iridescent object.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Ava, Jackson, and Elijah are on a camping trip. They notice that fireflies are glowing in the dark. They start discussing why this happens. Can you tell them which phenomenon causes things to glow or emit light?

• decomposition

• erosion

• luminescence

• tidal waves

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the meaning of the suffix -arian?

• Becoming popular and in demand

• a person who supports or identifies with something

• Remaining cutting-edge and innovative

• the quality of

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Rohan, James, and Anika are discussing the impact of technology in today's world. James argues that the obsolescence of old technology is a certain phenomenon in today's fast-paced world. How would you use the word 'obsolescence' in this context?

• Rohan agrees with James, stating that the obsolescence of old technology is awkward in today's fast-paced world.

• Anika disagrees with James, stating that the obsolescence of old technology is reversible in today's fast-paced world.

• Rohan counters James, stating that the obsolescence of old technology is concentrated in today's fast-paced world.

• James reaffirms his point, stating that the obsolescence of old technology is inevitable in today's fast-paced world.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4