Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 10

What is the definition of the word "insidious"?

• Harmless and straightforward

• Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

• Open and honest

• Quick and sudden

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means "calm and relaxed, not displaying anxiety"?

• Nonchalant

• Sporadic

• Oblivion

• Fortitude

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "oblivion" mean?

• A state of being forgotten

• A state of intense focus

• A state of constant awareness

• A state of confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Match the word "proficient" with its definition.

• Lacking skill or ability

• Highly skilled or competent

• Just beginning to learn

• Uninterested or indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is defined as "to correct or make right"?

• Retort

• Rectify

• Speculative

• Implication

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "retort"?

• To agree with someone

• To respond sharply or wittily

• To remain silent

• To ask a question

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Choose the correct definition for "speculative".

• Based on conjecture rather than knowledge

• Proven and factual

• Unquestionably true

• Easily understood

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "sporadic" mean?

• Occurring at regular intervals

• Occurring at irregular intervals

• Constant and unchanging

• Predictable and frequent

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Match the word "implication" with its definition.

• A direct statement

• A conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated

• A question or inquiry

• A detailed explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which word means "courage in facing difficulties"?

• Insidious

• Fortitude

• Nonchalant

• Oblivion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4