Exploring Essential Vocabulary for 10th Grade

This video tutorial introduces ten new vocabulary words, providing definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences for each. The words covered include ingenuity, tres, perpetually, formidable, equilibrium, abruptly, gauge, tentatively, indulgence, and pretense. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of saying words out loud and using various methods to remember vocabulary. It also encourages viewers to download a graphic organizer to aid in note-taking.

What does 'ingenuity' imply?

• Lack of creativity

• Skillful inventiveness

• Being dull

• Physical strength

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the primary characteristic of 'tres'?

• A large quantity

• A very small amount

• A type of fear

• A measurement unit

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'perpetually' mean?

• Changing frequently

• Rarely occurring

• Happening once

• Continuing forever without change

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes something that inspires fear or respect?

• Abruptly

• Formidable

• Equilibrium

• Gauge

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is 'equilibrium'?

• A measurement technique

• A state of confusion

• A sudden action

• Physical or mental balance

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What does 'abruptly' signify?

• A continuous action

• In a sudden manner

• A predictable event

• A gradual process

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the purpose of 'gauge'?

• To balance

• To invent

• To confuse

• To estimate quantity or quality

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'tentatively' imply?

• With certainty

• With hesitation

• With speed

• With skill

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is 'indulgence'?

• A form of exercise

• Allowing oneself to enjoy something extra

• A form of punishment

• A necessary action

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does 'pretense' mean?

• A measurement method

• A truthful statement

• A physical activity

• A misleading claim

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C