10th Grade Quarter 3 Vocab Summative Assessment Review 2024

What is the definition of 'clandestine'?

• To praise highly in speech or writing

• Kept secret or done secretively

• A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves

• A state of mental obscurity or confusion

Answer explanation

The definition of 'clandestine' is 'kept secret or done secretively', meaning something that is hidden or concealed from others.

What is an 'altar'?

• A process whereby something, typically information or knowledge, is successively passed on

• A manifestation of a divine or supernatural being

• A table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual, especially for making sacrifices or offerings to a deity

• A state of mental obscurity or confusion

Answer explanation

An 'altar' is a table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual, especially for making sacrifices or offerings to a deity.

What is a synonym for 'crimson'?

• Scarlet

• Boisterous

• Befuddlement

• Extol

Answer explanation

The synonym for 'crimson' is 'Scarlet'. Scarlet is a shade of red similar to crimson.

What is the meaning of 'calamitous'?

• Involving an event causing great damage; catastrophic or disastrous

• A person who is enjoying themselves in a lively and noisy way

• A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves

• To praise highly in speech or writing

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'calamitous' is involving an event causing great damage; catastrophic or disastrous.

Explain 'cascade'.

• A person who is enjoying themselves in a lively and noisy way

• A process whereby something, typically information or knowledge, is successively passed on

• A state of mental obscurity or confusion

• To praise highly in speech or writing

Answer explanation

The correct choice defines 'cascade' as a process where something, typically information or knowledge, is successively passed on.

What is a synonym for 'excruciating'?

• Mentally agonizing; very embarrassing, awkward, or tedious

• Joyful and lively

• Confused or unclear

• To commend or applaud

Answer explanation

The correct synonym for 'excruciating' is mentally agonizing; very embarrassing, awkward, or tedious.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'hatchet'?

• A small ax with a short handle for use in one hand

• Reveler

• Confusion

• Extol

Answer explanation

The synonym for 'hatchet' is 'A small ax with a short handle for use in one hand', as it accurately describes the tool in question.

What is a synonym of 'vain'?

• Futile

• Joyous

• Hatchet

• Commend

Answer explanation

The correct synonym of 'vain' is 'Futile'. Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, and in this case, 'Futile' is the most appropriate choice.

What is a synonym for 'haze'?

• Mist

• Clarity

• Chop

• Commend

Answer explanation

A synonym for 'haze' is 'Mist'. Mist and haze both refer to a thin, light fog or haze that can obscure visibility.

Define 'avalanche'.

• A sudden arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities

• A state of mental obscurity or confusion

• To utterly bewilder or perplex someone

• Too great to be overcome

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'avalanche' is a sudden arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities.