1.1 Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 10

What is the definition of the word "insular"?

• Lacking contact with other people

• Full of energy and enthusiasm

• Related to the sea

• Having a strong sense of smell

Which word means "not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse"?

• Diverse

• Precarious

• Rational

• Tepid

Choose the correct definition of "discriminate".

• To recognize a distinction; differentiate

• To sleep during the day

• To act in a calm manner

• To prevent or hinder

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "diverse"?

• The soup was diverse and needed more salt.

• The community is diverse, with people from many different cultures.

• He was diverse in his decision to leave early.

• The weather was diverse and sunny.

What does the word "siesta" refer to?

• A type of dance

• A short nap taken in the early afternoon

• A traditional meal

• A form of exercise

Identify the meaning of "inhibit".

• To encourage or promote

• To prevent or hinder

• To celebrate or enjoy

• To create or build

Which sentence uses the word "tepid" correctly?

• The tepid water was perfect for a hot bath.

• Her tepid response showed her excitement.

• The tepid soup was neither hot nor cold.

• He was tepid in his approach to the problem.

What is the definition of "sedately"?

• In a hurried manner

• In a calm and dignified manner

• In a confused manner

• In a loud and noisy manner

Choose the correct definition of "rational".

• Based on reason or logic

• Full of emotion

• Unpredictable

• Extremely fast

Which word means "to come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events"?

• Insular

• Intervene

• Diverse

• Siesta