Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 10

Define 'apocryphal'.

• A style of writing that is widely accepted.

• A term used for sacred texts.

• Of confirmed authenticity and authorship.

• Of doubtful authenticity or authorship.

Use 'apocryphal' in a sentence.

• The apocryphal story of George Washington and the cherry tree is often told to illustrate his honesty.

• The apocryphal tale was based on real events and was widely accepted.

• She found an apocryphal manuscript in the library that changed history.

• The apocryphal evidence was presented in court to prove his guilt.

What does 'corridor' mean?

• A long passage in a building.

• A type of furniture

• A small room for storage

• A method of transportation

Create a sentence using 'corridor'.

• She walked through the garden corridor.

• The long corridor was filled with the sound of footsteps.

• The corridor was empty and silent.

• The corridor was painted in bright colors.

Define the term 'inspector'.

• A person who inspects food for taste.

• An individual who creates inspection reports.

• A tool used for measuring distances.

• A person or entity that examines or reviews something for compliance or quality.

Use 'inspector' in a sentence.

• The inspector played soccer on the weekend.

• The inspector was a famous artist.

• The inspector cooked dinner for the guests.

• The inspector examined the building for safety violations.

What is the meaning of 'spastic'?

• A term relating to muscle spasms or stiffness; can be used offensively.

• A medical condition unrelated to muscles.

• A term for a type of dance move.

• A slang term for someone who is clumsy.

Write a sentence with the word 'spastic'.

• The spastic dog ran quickly through the park.

• She found the spastic book on the shelf.

• The spastic movements of the dancer captivated the audience.

• His spastic laughter filled the room.

Define 'digression'.

• A digression is a conclusion drawn from the main topic.

• A digression is a summary of the main topic.

• A digression is a synonym for the main topic.

• A digression is a deviation from the main topic.

Use 'digression' in a sentence.

• During the lecture, the professor's digression about his travels made the class more engaging.

• His digression was about the weather during the trip.

• She made a digression about her favorite book.

• The digression of the meeting was focused on budget cuts.