Vocabulary Depth Quiz for Grade 10

What is the meaning of the word "amiable"?

• Hostile

• Friendly

• Mysterious

• Sad

Which of the following best defines "ferrule"?

• A type of flower

• A metal cap or band placed on a tool handle

• A musical instrument

• A kind of fabric

Which word means "false beliefs or mistaken ideas"?

• Fallacies

• Audit

• Luminous

• Pugnacious

What does "fulsome" most nearly mean?

• Sincere

• Excessively flattering

• Angry

• Dull

If someone is "piqued," how do they feel?

• Bored

• Offended or irritated

• Joyful

• Confused

Which of the following is the best synonym for "erroneous"?

• Correct

• Wrong

• Bright

• Gentle

Choose the sentence that uses "apathetically" correctly.

• She apathetically cheered for her team, jumping up and down.

• He apathetically shrugged, showing no interest in the discussion.

• The dog apathetically barked at the stranger.

• They apathetically finished the race in first place.

Which scenario best demonstrates a "reverential" attitude?

• Laughing loudly during a serious ceremony

• Speaking quietly and respectfully in a place of worship

• Ignoring a teacher’s instructions

• Running in the library

Which of the following objects would most likely be described as "luminous"?

• A dark cave

• A glowing lamp

• A silent room

• A rough stone

If someone "cajoled" another person, what did they do?

• Ignored them

• Persuaded them with flattery

• Fought with them

• Punished them