Challenging Vocabulary Quiz for Tenth Graders

What does the word "obfuscate" most nearly mean?

• Clarify

• Confuse

• Illuminate

• Simplify

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following best defines "ephemeral"?

• Permanent

• Transient

• Enduring

• Eternal

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

The word "laconic" is best described as:

• Verbose

• Terse

• Eloquent

• Prolix

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What is the meaning of "quixotic"?

• Realistic

• Practical

• Idealistic

• Pragmatic

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word is synonymous with "pernicious"?

• Harmless

• Beneficial

• Destructive

• Constructive

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

In the sentence "The politician's speech was filled with bombastic language that impressed few," what does "bombastic" mean?

• Humble

• Pompous

• Simple

• Concise

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the context of "The scientist's theory was considered esoteric, understood by only a few experts," what does "esoteric" mean?

• Common

• Obscure

• Popular

• Accessible

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence "The artist's work was a pastiche of various styles, creating a unique blend," what does "pastiche" mean?

• Original

• Imitation

• Uniform

• Monotonous

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the context of "The manager's brusque manner often offended his employees," what does "brusque" mean?

• Polite

• Curt

• Gentle

• Tactful

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence "The novel's protagonist was a paragon of virtue, admired by all," what does "paragon" mean?

• Flaw

• Model

• Villain

• Critic

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4