Grade 10 Vocabulary Quiz #5

Scarlett is working on a puzzle that is known for its 'intricacy'. What does this mean?

• The puzzle is clear

• The puzzle is simple

• The puzzle is easy

• The puzzle is complex

Abigail, Aiden, and Daniel are discussing the legitimacy of a recent election in Falls Church. In this context, how would you define 'legitimacy'?

• a confidential election

• an unlawful election

• a valid, acceptable election

• an election with close results

Zoe, Elijah, and Liam are having a debate about the term 'obstinacy'. Zoe says it's about being indecisive, Elijah thinks it's about being stubborn, and Liam believes it's about being lazy. Can you explain the term 'obstinacy' and tell them who is correct?

• Obstinacy is the quality of being indecisive and easily influenced.

• Obstinacy is the quality of being stubborn or refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

• Obstinacy is the quality of being lazy and unmotivated.

• Obstinacy is the quality of being flexible and open-minded.

Samuel, Ethan, and Benjamin are discussing their family backgrounds. Samuel says his family is 'proletarian'. How would you define 'proletarian' in this context?

• A member of the working class

• A member of the royal family

• A professional athlete

• A type of flower

Evelyn, Noah, and Priya are part of a debate club at their school. During a discussion, Evelyn uses the term 'sectarian'. Noah is not familiar with this term. How would Priya explain the meaning of 'sectarian' to Noah?

• She would say it describes a type of weather.

• She would say it refers to a type of food.

• She would say it relates to a specific season of the year.

• She would say it relates to a sect or faction, especially within a religious or political group.

In a history class, Abigail was asked to define 'totalitarian' and provide an example of a totalitarian regime. She was given the following options. Which option is correct?

• United States under Abraham Lincoln

• United States under George Washington

• North Korea under Kim Jong Un

• UK under Queen Elizabeth

Elijah, Mia, and Sophia are playing with soap bubbles in the park. They notice that the bubbles have a rainbow-like appearance. In this situation, which object has iridescence?

• A soap bubble

• A plastic bag

• A piece of wood

• A rock

Avery, Anika, and Oliver are working on a science project about 'luminescence'. They need to provide an example of a luminescent material. Which of the following should they choose?

• Transparent materials, such as glass.

• Phosphorescent materials, such as glow-in-the-dark paint.

• Incandescent materials, such as a light bulb.

• Opaque materials, such as wood.

Which of the following is an example of an obsolescent object?

• CDs

• the newest Apple iPhone

• Samsung smart watch

• 2024 electric vehicle

Which example sentence correctly uses the word obsolescence?

• We encounter the unhappy possibility that the radio may be slated for obsolescence.

• The city exists on the cutting edge of modernity and obsolescence.

• Electric-powered cars are still obsolescence objects in 2024.

• The obsolescence of my new smartphone was apparent among the display of old nokias.