Vocabulary Depth Quiz for Grade 10

What is the meaning of the word "amiable"?

• Hostile

• Friendly

• Mysterious

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means "false beliefs or mistaken ideas"?

• Fallacies

• Audit

• Luminous

• Pugnacious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "fulsome" most nearly mean?

• Sincere

• Excessively flattering

• Angry

• Dull

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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

• Bored

• Offended or irritated

• Joyful

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

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

• Correct

• Wrong

• Bright

• Gentle

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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

• A dark cave

• A glowing lamp

• A silent room

• A rough stone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• Ignored them

• Persuaded them with flattery

• Fought with them

• Punished them

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6