Mastering 10th Grade Vocabulary

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Hostile and aggressive.

• Selfish and greedy.

• Kind and charitable.

Choose the synonym for 'arduous': difficult, easy, simple, or quick?

• tedious

• exhausting

• difficult

• challenging

What is the antonym of 'meticulous'?

• hasty

• negligent

• careless

• sloppy

Use 'diligent' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• She was diligent in her studies, always completing her assignments on time.

• She was diligent in her social media posts, rarely engaging with others.

• They were diligent in their cooking, always burning the food.

• He was diligent in his video games, often playing for hours.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• to increase

• not or opposite of

• the same as

• to change

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its meaning.

• -ing

• -ly

• -ful

• -ness

Which word is related to 'audible'?

• visual

• sound

• tactile

• olfactory

What does 'candid' mean in the context of a conversation?

• Deceptive and misleading.

• Formal and structured.

• Reserved and quiet.

• Open and honest.

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ about the rules.' (candid, deceitful, ambiguous)

• indifferent

• strict

• lenient

• candid

What does the root 'graph' mean in the word 'autograph'?

• to erase

• to draw

• to print

• to write