Essential 10th Grade Vocabulary (List 3)

The dishonest company was caught trying to (a)   its products by adding cheap ingredients.

• adulterate
• purify
• enhance
• improve

What is a synonym for "copious"?

• Abundant

• Scarce

• Minimal

• Insufficient

What does "imperious" mean in this sentence? "Her imperious tone made it clear that she expected everyone to obey her without question."

• Humble

• Arrogant and commanding

• Kind and generous

• Uncertain

Using context clues, what does "taciturn" mean in this passage? "Unlike his chatty classmates, Mark was known for being taciturn, speaking only when necessary."

• Talkative

• Reserved

• Enthusiastic

• Outgoing

The word "mutinous" is used in this sentence: "The sailors became mutinous after weeks of mistreatment and refused to follow orders." What does it mean?

• Loyal and obedient

• Rebellious and defiant

• Tired and exhausted

• Hesitant and nervous

The scientist was able to (a)   the results of her experiment by conducting multiple tests.

• corroborate
• invalidate
• ignore
• overlook

What is the antonym of "egalitarian"?

• Fair

• Democratic

• Class-based and unequal

• Inclusive

What does "ascertain" mean in this sentence? "Before making a decision, she needed to ascertain all the facts."

• Guess

• Confirm

• Ignore

• Avoid

Using context clues, what does "punctilious" mean in this passage? "The lawyer was punctilious in preparing her case, making sure every detail was correct."

• Careless and sloppy

• Attentive to details

• Lazy and disorganized

• Unconcerned

His (a)   nature made it difficult for him to walk gracefully across the stage.

• ungainly
• graceful
• elegant
• poised