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Vocab Final Test Tenth Grade

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is odd for Marissa to act boldly, so when she got mad and knocked Tavia's books to the ground, we all stopped and stared to see what would happen after that ______________ action.

a)

brazen

b)

implore

c)

articulate

d)

obtuse

2.

It was quite _____________ of the students to skip school after being seen in the parking lot before school.

a)

speculate

b)

obtuse

c)

brazen

d)

implore

3.

Three-year-old Ana's party dress was ____at first, but she soon got it dirty.

a)

articulate

b)

immaculate

c)

speculate

d)

obtuse

4.

I ______ you to listen! We've got to leave NOW! PLEASE! Let's go!

a)

obtuse

b)

mere

c)

implore

d)

immaculate

5.

Do you think anyone believes the moon is really made of cheese? If so, it is definitely a __________.

a)

fallacy

b)

abhor

c)

implore

d)

brazen

6.

Emily made sure to get to her job interview on time, as it was important that she make a good impression by being _____________.

a)

punctual

b)

ceaseless

c)

fastidious

d)

nefarious

7.

Since the bank installed an ____________________ safe, it has not been robbed.

a)

obtuse

b)

nefarious

c)

impervious

d)

punctual

8.

Because Haley is a ____________________ cleaner, every inch of her house is spotless.

a)

punctual

b)

nefarious

c)

meticulous

d)

fallacy

9.

My thick, padded coat is _______________________ to the bitter, cold wind.

a)

impervious

b)

punctual

c)

ceaseless

d)

nefarious

10.

One man employed his ____ scheme to hack into people's computers and steal bank account information.

a)

punctual

b)

nefarious

c)

squander

d)

furrow

11.

If there are tornadoes sighted in your ________, you should take cover and avoid them.

a)

vicinity

b)

nefarious

c)

immaculate

d)

squander

12.

A common childhood _________________ is chicken pox, which causes misery in the form of itching and fever.

a)

malady

b)

squander

c)

insinuation

d)

furrow

13.
Nicknames like "Speedy" are _______ when directed towards those who are really slow at what they do.
a)

misnomers

b)

litanies

c)

fallacies

d)

transgressions

14.

When she arrived at the doctor's office with an upset stomach, Xava had to answer a[n] ____ of questions about her general health and lifestyle.

a)
litany
b)

maudlin

c)

epiphany

d)

ambiguous

15.

When I was pregnant with my son, I was very ____ for the first few months. It seemed like everything made me cry!

a)

fallacy

b)

maudlin

c)

transgress

d)

brazen

16.

It is one thing to not be considered ________, but to show absolutely no emotions at all in any circumstances seems inhuman!

a)

effusive

b)

litany

c)

accolade

d)

prudent

17.

The Medal of Honor is the highest ___________________ a soldier can win.

a)

accolade

b)

dromedary

c)

candor

d)

queue

18.

The amount of sadness that students feel when Mrs. Keim is absent is ___________________ - in fact, it might not even exist!

a)

infinitesimal

b)

fastidious

c)

misnomer

d)

articulate

19.

Everyone offered _____________ to Samantha after she won the prize for Student of the Month.

a)

strict

b)

aesthetics

c)

oblivious

d)

accolades

20.

_______________ to the pothole in front of him, Jesse's eyes stayed on his phone.

a)

Prudent

b)

Deft

c)

Aesthetic

d)

Oblivious

21.

Many students feel that the school has become too _________ once phones were required to be left in the classroom and a key had to be used for the restroom.

a)

strict

b)

aesthetic

c)

modest

d)

oblivious

22.

The opposite of modest

a)

shy

b)

arrogant

c)

happy

d)

frustrated

23.

I never wanted a mansion - I always swore I'd be happy with a __________ house in the country, something small and cozy.

a)

modest

b)

cache

c)

aesthetic

d)

brazen

24.
Although she never went to art school, her photography showed true ___ quality.
a)
aesthetic
b)

oblivious

c)

mere

d)

modest

25.

Kids eat a _____ amount of candy on Halloween! They eat too much and get a stomach ache!

a)

cache

b)

fallacy

c)

brazen

d)

superfluous

26.

If, as the old saying goes, it “heals all wounds,” time might be the only true _______________ for people's problems.

a)

modest

b)

effusive

c)

panacea

d)

cache

27.

Before I was even able to __________ my response, Mr. Keim answered for me. How rude!

a)

contrived

b)

defer

c)

formulate

d)

quizzical

28.

The Jeopardy! contestant _____ responded with an answer; the tone of his voice emphasized his confusion and uncertainty.

a)

prudently

b)

brazenly

c)

quizzically

d)

gingerly

29.
David looked ________ at his teacher when she asked him a question he did not know the answer to.
a)

prudently

b)

gingerly

c)
quizzically
d)

brazenly

30.

I was well aware that the incriminating conversation was ______________, planned out and scripted for me to overhear.

a)

contrived

b)

deferential

c)

odious

d)

appeased

31.

Amie could not believe it when her date picked up the __________ eaten slice of pizza off her plate. She did not think that finishing her food was appropriate behavior for a first date!

a)

partially

b)

gingerly

c)

obliviously

d)

merely

32.

The ______ Steelers fan waited for 20 years to get season tickets. He was truly dedicated to the team.

a)

avid

b)

delectable

c)

contrived

d)

quizzical

33.

European countries can never ..... with our country about terrorism. The main reason for this is that terrorism has never been a serious threat to them.

a)

empathize

b)

ostracize

c)

appease

d)

accentuate

34.

My children were permitted to add everything they wanted for Christmas into my mom's cart on her Walmart app. Even though it totalled over $6,000, the list was still not _________, as they continued to find more they wanted.

a)

finagle

b)

exhaustive

c)

apprise

d)

demeanor

35.

After going shopping, I had to ________ Mr. Keim of everything I bought for the children.

a)

apprise

b)

demeanor

c)

exhaustive

d)

finagle

36.

After I returned from Walmart, Mr. Keim decided that was a great time to ________ me that he is out of coffee.

a)

finagle

b)

demeanor

c)

apprise

d)

exhaustive

37.

Since I do not drink coffee, I could not ________ with Mr. Keim when he ran out of coffee. I did not understand how upsetting that could be.

a)

empathize

b)

finagle

c)

apprise

d)

exhaustive

38.

Humans have different ____________ to their personalities; they have strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, fears, talents, and many more.

a)

brazen

b)

stigma

c)

facets

d)

implores

39.
Smoking will only _______________ her already unhealthy condition. 
a)
exacerbate
b)

stigma

c)

finagle

d)

i

40.

The man really did ______ coffee; he couldn't even stand the smell of it.

a)

implore

b)

abhor

c)

brazen

d)

speculate

41.

After he was forced to sell his boat, Sid was ________ for weeks.

a)

implore

b)

brazen

c)

despondent

d)

fallacy

42.

I would bore you if I chose to _______________ the reasons why having an extensive vocabulary is essential, so trust me that there are many.

a)

enumerate

b)

defer

c)

appease

d)

contrive

43.

In order to _______________ the stressed students, I extended the essay deadline to Friday.

a)

appease

b)

defer

c)

contrive

d)

odious

44.

if you are respectful, you are ______________

a)

deferential

b)

odious

c)

contrive

d)

enumerated

45.

If you are on a trivia team and you are unsure of an answer, you may ___________ to the team member who is more experienced in the topic.

a)

defer

b)

appease

c)

contrive

d)

enumerate

46.

No matter how thoroughly a plan is made, it can always go _____________ when Mother Nature is involved.

a)

conundrum

b)

awry

c)

loquacious

d)

vitriolic

47.

My third period class is so talkative, I would definitely call them ________________.

a)

loquacious

b)

awry

c)

vitriolic

d)

conundrum

48.

The scientists were faced with a _______________ that they had no solution for, but they vowed they would work until they could solve the puzzle.

a)

vitriol

b)

quell

c)

conundrum

d)

loquacious

49.

Although I planned to only have 10 questions on this assignment, that went _______________ when I kept thinking of more sentences to include.

a)

quell

b)

awry

c)

loquacious

d)

vitriol

50.

An _____________ dictionary is one that has been shortened.

a)

incorrigible

b)

pragmatic

c)

abridged

d)

accolade

51.

It is a fact that most people ______________ the thought of speaking in public.

a)

ostracize

b)

sophomoric

c)

accolade

d)

abhor

52.

Our parents have always made it crystal clear to us that they do not ____________ rude behavior.

a)

prudent

b)

stipulate

c)

squander

d)

condone

53.

The freshman's behaviors seemed very ________ to the seniors at the table.

a)

plausible

b)

panacea

c)

avid

d)

sophomoric

54.

Since the snake’s venom is _________________, you do not have to be concerned about the bite!

a)

innocuous

b)

enumerate

c)

keen

d)

malady

55.

Should I chase my dreams and be a circus clown or be more ________ and go to college?

a)

pragmatic

b)

oblivious

c)

partially

d)

gingerly

56.

Alan decided to stay home and study for the test instead of going to the game, and his _____________ decision paid off; he aced the test.

a)

brazen

b)

frantic

c)

pragmatic

d)

furrowed

57.

My most recent _________________ is how to get all three kids to swim practice and back before it is bedtime, which is problematic since swimming only ends at 7:45 and bedtime is 8:00.

a)

conundrum

b)

awry

c)

vitriol

d)

loquacious

58.

In order to ______________ the talking in third period, Mrs. Keim began writing students up for disrupting class.

a)

quell

b)

vitriol

c)

conundrum

d)

loquacious

59.

We all laughed at Hailey when she was ___________________ with the new Snapchat filter - she just kept taking pictures of herself with mouse ears, finding it fascinating.

a)

enthralled

b)

behooved

c)

verified

d)

speculated

60.

It is quite obvious that Will is a(n) ______________ reader, since he always has his nose in a book when he is not busy with his school work.

a)

avid

b)

meticulous

c)

delectable

d)

enthrall

61.

It may _____________ you to study your words for your quiz, as it will be a bigger one next week.

a)

enthrall

b)

avid

c)

behoove

d)

articulate

62.

When Josh saw the _________________ desserts, he decided he would not eat an entree and just order several desserts.

a)

delectable

b)

avid

c)

enthrall

d)

meticulous

63.

Carlee was quite pleased that her ____________________ planning worked out and every little detail worked out perfectly for her 16th birthday party.

a)

meticulous

b)

behoove

c)

enthralling

d)

avid

64.

After staying at track practice too late, Mr. Keim realized it would _______________ him to offer to bring home pizza for dinner, trying to get Mrs. Keim to not be angry any longer.

a)

defer

b)

behoove

c)

speculate

d)

verify

65.

If you have a combination of rap, jazz, classical, country, and heavy metal music on your playlist, it might be described as

a)

eclectic

b)

fallacy

c)

corroborate

d)

devious

66.

If your teacher accuses you of skipping class, but you tell her that you were actually with another teacher, you better hope the other teacher will ______________ your story, backing you up so you don't get a discipline referral.

a)

corroborate

b)

implore

c)

abhor

d)

devious

67.

While searching for the perfect Christmas tree, we had to _________________ about whether it would fit in the living room because we couldn't remember how high our ceilings were.

a)

speculate

b)

mere

c)

cognizant

d)

empathize

68.

It is a _______ that all cats and dogs fight - my cats and dogs will all cuddle up on the couch together.

a)

capricious

b)

epiphany

c)

fallacy

d)

pugnacious

69.

Because he was unable to ________________ clearly, no one knew what he was trying to convince them to buy.

a)

superfluous

b)

empathize

c)

articulate

d)

accolade

70.

I was unable to understand the ___________ the automotive technician used, since he used the technical language to refer to the different parts my vehicle would need.

a)

articulate

b)

jargon

c)

litany

d)

epitome

71.

Even though I was ______________ that the burner was on, I still touched it and burned my hand.

a)

cognizant

b)

tedious

c)

aesthetic

d)

frantic

72.

I don't usually feel __________________, but when I'm trying to figure out what all my son will need with the Nintendo Switch he is getting, I have no idea what I'm doing!

a)

obtuse

b)

tirade

c)

infinitesimal

d)

sublime

73.

It is obvious when you drive through a(n) __________________ community, since the houses are typically large and have immaculate landscaping.

a)

complement

b)

tirade

c)

destitute

d)

affluent

74.

While watching the baking show, I was shocked at the negative ______________ of the one contestant. She was constantly criticizing everyone else and scowling.

a)

empathize

b)

demeanor

c)

finagle

d)

cache

75.

Even after winning every match, the wrestler remained _____________ and described his errors rather than bragging about his victories.

a)

modest

b)

fastidious

c)

strict

d)

capricious

76.

Once I realized I was going to fail at my goal of cleaning the house from top to bottom, I became _______________, sitting on the couch crying.

a)

despondent

b)

accentuate

c)

apprise

d)

uncouth

77.

The judges on the baking show wanted the contestants to _________________ a certain spice, making it stand out in their cupcakes.

a)

accentuate

b)

capricious

c)

oblivious

d)

complement

78.

My kitten is somehow always able to ___________ his way out of danger, tricking both my kids and dogs to make an escape to safety.

a)

fastidious

b)

mere

c)

finagle

d)

immaculate

79.

Some considered her a(n) _____ youth that was guided only by her whims and passing fancies, constantly changing her preferences.

a)

complement

b)

tirade

c)

capricious

d)

sublime

80.

Reading Shakespeare is often found to be _________ by high school students. The old English and rhythm of the lines make it difficult to read, so students are bored by it.

a)

tedious

b)

complement

c)

tirade

d)

sublime

81.

It is unlikely that Mrs. Keim will classify any of the essays as _______; however, she is hoping that maybe one or two will be well-written.

a)

complement

b)

sublime

c)

capricious

d)

tedious

82.

In 1848, on his return to Paris, he published a violent _________ against Russia, which caused his expulsion from France.

a)

vicinity

b)

tirade

c)

affinity

d)

effusive

83.

Susan's math teacher made __ remarks towards her, as if she was worthless.

a)

hackneyed

b)

derogatory

c)

affinity

d)

impunity

84.

I told my mother that I was late because I was stuck behind a tractor a few too many times. She called that excuse _______.

a)

fallacy

b)

derogatory

c)

affinity

d)

hackneyed

85.

Mr. Keim has a(n) __________ for running long distances. He has always enjoyed pushing the limits of his endurance.

a)

affinity

b)

capricious

c)

implore

d)

jargon

86.

When my dog wants to go for a swim, any attempts to stop her are _________. She always finds a way around to the pool.

a)

sublime

b)

articulate

c)

hindrance

d)

futile

87.

Even though it is a hectic last week of school with Keystones and other activities, I refuse to _________ on giving my vocabulary final.

a)

immaculate

b)

tedious

c)

capitulate

d)

complement

88.

Shannon found it very hard to concentrate on her exam when the class next door was _________.

a)

incorrigible

b)

prudent

c)

fallacy

d)

boisterous

89.

When you think of an excellent athlete, you might picture Tom Brady. He is the ________ of athletic.

a)

epitome

b)

epiphany

c)

eclectic

d)

fastidious

90.

The ________ idea of grading all of these tests makes me cringe. However, I feel they are an important assessment of your vocabulary skills.

a)

mere

b)

prudent

c)

brazen

d)

epiphany

91.

When I realized I could use many of the sentences from previous quizzes on this test, I was quite relieved. That _________ saved me a lot of time!

a)

capricious

b)

epiphany

c)

sublime

d)

tedious

92.

I cannot wait to hear students complain about how __________ it is to take a test that is over 100 questions in length.

a)

immaculate

b)

quelling

c)

capricious

d)

tedious

93.

There is nothing better to ______ the excitement of the end of the year than the idea of many final exams.

a)

quell

b)

implore

c)

abhor

d)

vindicate

94.

After hearing my boss' _________ for five days in a row, I decided I better come to work on time so I don't get yelled at again.

a)

implore

b)

quell

c)

complement

d)

tirade

95.

It would be really weird if a teacher treated a student with _________. A teacher acting like a student was the most wonderful student in the world is not typical.

a)

adulation

b)

complement

c)

sedate

d)

disdain

96.

Before beginning dental work, some dentists ___ patients who have high anxiety.

a)

stipulate

b)

articulate

c)

sedate

d)

speculate

97.

The contract ___ that I pay back the loan in full by the following April seventeenth.

a)

stipulated

b)

implored

c)

abhorred

d)

sublimed

98.

Though the bug spray smells terrible, it's entirely ___ and won't harm you, even if you inhale it on accident.

a)

innocuous

b)

brazen

c)

fastidious

d)

infinitesimal

99.

You can't be serious about that ___ amount of dust I left behind; you can barely even see it!

a)

sublime

b)

immaculate

c)

speculate

d)

infinitesimal

100.
When he ironed dress shirts, Ross was ___ about removing every tiny wrinkle.
a)
fastidious
b)

ephemeral

c)
aesthetic
d)
superfluous
101.
She is such a _______________ dresser that she won't even leave the house if she feels her outfit isn't just right. 
a)

complement

b)

aesthetic

c)
fastidious
d)

jargon

102.

You spend so much time planning for an event that is ___________, such as a wedding. Months of work and it is over in the blink of an eye.

a)

adulation

b)

fastidious

c)

ephemeral

d)

fallacy

103.

Studying is a _________ to my social life!

a)

fallacy

b)

brazen

c)

prudent

d)

hindrance

104.

In a high school classroom, hoodies are _________. Almost every student is wearing one.

a)

ubiquitous

b)

complement

c)

cache

d)

aesthetic

105.

Over the summer, a mouse got into my ________ of snacks in my classroom.

a)

formulate

b)

meticulous

c)

unctuous

d)

cache

106.
David looked ________ at his teacher when she asked him a question he did not know the answer to.
a)

affinity

b)

adulation

c)
quizzically
d)

gingerly

107.

I __________ reached for the leash of the stray dog unsure if she was friendly or not.

a)

fallacy

b)

gingerly

c)

sedate

d)

obtuse

108.

Because the student was talking to her friend during the directions, she was _______ that the rest of the class was packing up for lunch.

a)

gingerly

b)

prudent

c)

brazen

d)

oblivious

109.

What is the meaning of impunity?

a)

give an income or property to (a person or institution).

b)

to provide with a permanent fund or source of income: to endow a college.

c)

exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

d)

away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.

110.

When Mrs. Keim showed parts of Hamilton, students were ________. They had no idea that a musical could be that awesome!

a)

enthralled

b)

quelled

c)

adulation

d)

complement