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Worksheets10th Grade Vocabulary Practice
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 47mins
What does the word "Abstract" mean?
Concrete and physical
Existing in thought but not in physical form
Easily understood and clear
A type of painting
What is the meaning of "Admonish"?
To praise someone highly
To warn or criticize someone gently
To ignore someone's behavior
To support someone publicly
Which word means "to support or recommend something publicly"?
Altercation
Advocate
Anarchy
Ambiguous
What does "Altercation" refer to?
A peaceful discussion
A noisy or angry argument
A written agreement
A silent protest
What is the definition of "Ambiguous"?
Having a single clear meaning
Having more than one possible meaning
Being straightforward and direct
Being completely certain
What does "Analogy" mean?
A detailed description
A comparison between two things
A type of argument
A historical account
What is "Anarchy"?
A well-organized society
A situation with no government or order
A peaceful community
A type of government
What does "Assiduous" mean?
Lazy and careless
Showing great care and effort
Quick and hasty
Indifferent and uninterested
What is the meaning of "Augment"?
To decrease in size
To remain unchanged
To increase or make larger
To simplify
What does it mean for something or someone to be "authentic?"
Real and true; not fake or copied.
To follow a rule, request, or command.
To express strong disapproval or regret about something.
Easy to teach, manage, or control; obedient.
What does "belligerent" mean?
To find a way around or avoid something, often by clever means.
A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.
Hostile or aggressive; ready to fight.
To express strong disapproval or regret about something.
What does it mean to "comply?"
A person who is represented by an elected official.
To spread or distribute something (like information, news, or ideas) widely.
To follow a rule, request, or command.
To cause someone to become distant or alienated from others, often in a relationship.
What does "bolster" mean?
Well-organized and connected; able to stick together or work as a whole.
To support or strengthen something.
To work together with others on a project or task.
Happening at the same time.
What does "bureaucratic" mean?
Hostile or aggressive; ready to fight.
Real and true; not fake or copied.
To follow a rule, request, or command.
Related to a system of government or organization that is slow, overly complex, and based on rules and procedures.
What does "circumvent" mean?
To find a way around or avoid something, often by clever means.
A group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal.
To work together with others on a project or task.
Happening at the same time.
What is a "coalition?"
To secretly plan or cooperate in a dishonest or illegal activity.
A group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal.
A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.
To express strong disapproval or regret about something.
What does it mean to be "cohesive?"
To follow a rule, request, or command.
Well-organized and connected; able to stick together or work as a whole.
The way a person behaves, appears, or conducts themselves.
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude toward someone or something.
What does it mean to "collaborate?"
To work together with others on a project or task.
To spread or distribute something (like information, news, or ideas) widely.
To change the direction or course of something.
Easy to teach, manage, or control; obedient.
What does "hysteria" mean?
Involving deception or trickery, especially to gain something unfairly.
Appearing calm and relaxed, showing no anxiety or concern.
A state of extreme excitement, fear, or panic, often involving irrational behavior.
Having unlimited power or authority; all-powerful.
What does the verb "connive" mean?
To openly support a cause
To secretly plan or cooperate in a dishonest or illegal activity
To express strong approval
To spread information widely
Who is a "constituent"?
A person who opposes a government
A person who is represented by an elected official
A person who judges others
A person who spreads news
What is the meaning of "criteria"?
A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided
A significant difference between things
A way a person behaves
A critical attitude toward someone
How would you define "demeanor"?
A person who disagrees with a system
The way a person behaves, appears, or conducts themselves
A significant inequality between things
To express strong disapproval
What does "deplore" mean?
To express strong disapproval or regret about something
To spread information widely
To secretly plan an activity
To show a critical attitude
What is the adjective "derogatory" used to describe?
A respectful attitude
A critical or disrespectful attitude toward someone or something
A significant difference in quality
A standard for judging
What does "disparity" refer to?
A person who opposes a belief
A significant difference or inequality between things
A way a person conducts themselves
A standard for decision-making
What does the verb "disseminate" mean?
To express regret
To spread or distribute something widely
To secretly plan an activity
To judge others
Who is a "dissident"?
A person who agrees with a system
A person who disagrees with or opposes an established system, belief, or government
A person who is represented by an official
A person who spreads news
What does the word "distraught" mean?
Very happy and content
Very upset or agitated
Calm and relaxed
Indifferent and unconcerned
What is the meaning of the word "divert"?
To focus on something
To change the direction or course
To remain stationary
To increase speed
Which word describes someone who is easy to teach or control?
Dormant
Egocentric
Docile
Elusive
What does "dormant" mean?
Active and energetic
Not active, but capable of becoming active again
Always moving
Permanently inactive
What does "egocentric" mean?
Focused on others
Self-centered
Generous
Altruistic
What is the definition of "elusive"?
Easy to find
Difficult to find or understand
Simple to grasp
Obvious and clear
What does "emulate" mean?
To ignore someone
To try to be like someone
To criticize someone
To avoid someone
What does "equitable" mean?
Unfair and biased
Fair and just
Partial and prejudiced
Unequal and unjust
What is the meaning of "eradicate"?
To preserve something
To completely destroy or eliminate
To create something new
To partially remove
What does "estrange" mean?
To bring people closer
To cause someone to become distant
To unite people
To foster relationships
What does the word "Euphoria" mean?
A feeling of great happiness or excitement.
A state of extreme fear or panic.
To speed up the process of something.
Extremely wicked or evil.
What is the meaning of "Expedite"?
To invent something in a dishonest way.
To make something easier or more efficient.
To speed up the process of something.
To act quickly without thinking.
What does it mean to "fabricate" something?
To make something easier or more efficient.
To actively resist or be against something.
To invent or make something, often in a dishonest way.
To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.
What does it mean to "facilitate?"
Illegal or against the law.
Acting quickly and without thinking, often in a rash or impulsive way.
To make something easier or more efficient.
A state of extreme excitement, fear, or panic, often involving irrational behavior.
What does "fortuitous" mean?
Happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way.
Extremely wicked, evil, or horrifying.
Involving deception or trickery, especially to gain something unfairly.
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings; out of place.
What does it mean for something to be "fraudulent?"
About to happen very soon.
Involving deception or trickery, especially to gain something unfairly.
Acting quickly and without thinking, often in a rash or impulsive way.
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings; out of place.
What does "heinous" mean?
Illegal or against the law.
A state of extreme excitement, fear, or panic, often involving irrational behavior.
Naturally a part of something; existing as a permanent characteristic.
Extremely wicked, evil, or horrifying.
Which word describes something that is illegal or against the law?
Heinous
Illicit
Imminent
Incongruous
What does it mean if something is "imminent?"
About to happen very soon.
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings; out of place.
Naturally a part of something; existing as a permanent characteristic.
Not strict, severe, or careful; relaxed or lenient.
What does "Impetuous" mean?
Acting quickly and without thinking.
Happening by chance in a lucky way.
Involving deception to gain unfairly.
Not in harmony with surroundings.
What is the definition of "Incongruous"?
Extremely wicked or evil.
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings.
About to happen very soon.
A state of extreme excitement or panic.
What does the term "indiscriminate" mean?
Done with careful judgment
Naturally a part of something
Done without careful judgment; random
Having unlimited power
Which word describes something that is naturally a part of something else?
Jurisdiction
Inherent
Meticulous
Oblivious
What is the meaning of "jurisdiction"?
The power to make legal decisions
Not strict or severe
Showing great attention to detail
Stubbornly refusing to change
Which word means "not strict, severe, or careful"?
Meticulous
Lax
Nonchalant
Omnipotent
What does "meticulous" mean?
Showing great attention to detail
Failing to take proper care
Appearing calm and relaxed
Not aware of surroundings
What is the definition of "negligent"?
Not aware of surroundings
Failing to take proper care
Stubbornly refusing to change
Having unlimited power
Which word describes someone who appears calm and relaxed?
Oblivious
Nonchalant
Obstinate
Indiscriminate
What does "oblivious" mean?
Not aware of surroundings
Having unlimited power
Showing great attention to detail
Naturally a part of something
What is the meaning of "obstinate"?
Stubbornly refusing to change
Appearing calm and relaxed
Not strict or severe
Done without careful judgment
Which word means "having unlimited power or authority"?
Inherent
Omnipotent
Lax
Jurisdiction
What does the word "opportune" mean?
Happening at a suitable or favorable time
To actively resist or be against something
A solution or remedy for all problems
Dangerous or uncertain; involving risk
Which word means "to actively resist or be against something"?
Preclude
Oppose
Precipitate
Qualify
What is a "panacea"?
A natural tendency to behave in a particular way
A solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties
Absurd or ridiculous; completely unreasonable
Highly skilled or competent in a particular activity
Which word describes something done without much effort or interest?
Precarious
Perfunctory
Proficient
Preposterous
What does "precarious" mean?
Dangerous or uncertain; involving risk
To cause something to happen suddenly
To prevent something from happening
To meet necessary requirements
What does the verb "precipitate" mean?
To prevent something from happening
To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly
Absurd or ridiculous; completely unreasonable
Highly skilled or competent
Which word means "to prevent something from happening or make it impossible"?
Preclude
Propensity
Qualify
Perfunctory
What does "preposterous" mean?
Highly skilled or competent
Absurd or ridiculous; completely unreasonable
A natural tendency to behave in a particular way
To meet necessary requirements
Which word describes someone who is highly skilled or competent in a particular activity?
Precarious
Proficient
Preposterous
Perfunctory
What is a "propensity"?
A solution or remedy for all problems
A natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way
To cause something to happen suddenly
Dangerous or uncertain; involving risk
What does it mean to "qualify"?
To meet the necessary requirements or standards for something
To actively resist or be against something
Absurd or ridiculous; completely unreasonable
Done without much effort or interest
What does "quantity" mean?
A natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way.
The amount or number of something.
A greeting or gesture of respect, such as a hello or handshake.
To become less intense or severe; to calm down.
What does the word "recalcitrant" mean?
Willing to follow orders
Stubbornly resisting authority
Easily persuaded
Agreeable and compliant
Which word describes the act of making something better or right again?
Rejuvenate
Relegate
Redeem
Relinquish
What is the meaning of "relinquish"?
To hold onto something tightly
To give up or surrender something
To improve or enhance
To assign to a higher position
What does it mean to "relegate?"
To make someone or something feel or look younger, fresher, or more lively.
To meet the necessary requirements or standards for something.
To make something better or right again; to recover or improve.
To assign or move someone or something to a lower or less important position.
What does it mean to "rejuvenate?"
To make someone or something feel or look younger, fresher, or more lively.
To assign or move someone or something to a lower or less important position.
Extremely unpleasant or offensive.
To become less intense or severe; to calm down.
Which word means "extremely unpleasant or offensive"?
Resilient
Retrospect
Repugnant
Recalcitrant
What does "resilient" mean?
Unable to recover from difficulties
Easily broken or damaged
Able to recover quickly from challenges
Resistant to change
What is "retrospect?"
A review or reflection on past events or experiences.
Happening without planning or premeditation; natural or unforced.
A person who is fanatically devoted to a cause, belief, or ideology, often to an extreme degree.
Done or decided by one person or group without the agreement of others.
What is a "salutation?"
A loud, confused noise or uproar, often caused by a large crowd or disorder.
person who is fanatically devoted to a cause, belief, or ideology, often to an extreme degree.
A greeting or gesture of respect, such as a hello or handshake.
The amount or number of something.
What does the word "spontaneous" mean?
Happening without planning or premeditation
Strict and demanding
Lower in rank or importance
A loud, confused noise
Which word describes something that is not moving or changing?
Stringent
Static
Tenuous
Tumult
What is the meaning of "stringent"?
Weak and slight
A distorted imitation
Strict and demanding
To confirm accuracy
What does "subordinate" mean?
To become less intense
Lower in rank or importance
Done by one person
A loud uproar
What does the verb "subside" mean?
To confirm the truth
To become less intense
To mock something
To be stationary
What does "tenuous" mean?
Strong and secure
Weak and slight
Loud and confused
Natural and unforced
What is a "travesty"?
A strict rule
A distorted imitation
A calm situation
A unilateral decision
What does "tumult" refer to?
A calm discussion
A loud, confused noise
A precise regulation
A weak argument
What does "unilateral" mean?
Done by one person without agreement
Confirming the truth
Lower in rank
Weak and slight
What does "validate" mean?
To become less intense
To confirm the truth
To mock something
To be stationary
What does the verb "vindicate" mean?
To accuse someone of a crime
To clear someone of blame or suspicion
To ignore someone's actions
To punish someone for wrongdoing
What is a "zealot"?
A person who is indifferent to beliefs
A person who is fanatically devoted to a cause
A person who is skeptical of ideologies
A person who is casually interested in a hobby
What does "concurrent" mean?
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude toward someone or something.
Very upset or agitated, often due to worry or grief.
Fair and just, treating everyone equally.
Happening at the same time.
