wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

10th Grade Vocabulary Practice

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "Abstract" mean?

a)

Concrete and physical

b)

Existing in thought but not in physical form

c)

Easily understood and clear

d)

A type of painting

2.

What is the meaning of "Admonish"?

a)

To praise someone highly

b)

To warn or criticize someone gently

c)

To ignore someone's behavior

d)

To support someone publicly

3.

Which word means "to support or recommend something publicly"?

a)

Altercation

b)

Advocate

c)

Anarchy

d)

Ambiguous

4.

What does "Altercation" refer to?

a)

A peaceful discussion

b)

A noisy or angry argument

c)

A written agreement

d)

A silent protest

5.

What is the definition of "Ambiguous"?

a)

Having a single clear meaning

b)

Having more than one possible meaning

c)

Being straightforward and direct

d)

Being completely certain

6.

What does "Analogy" mean?

a)

A detailed description

b)

A comparison between two things

c)

A type of argument

d)

A historical account

7.

What is "Anarchy"?

a)

A well-organized society

b)

A situation with no government or order

c)

A peaceful community

d)

A type of government

8.

What does "Assiduous" mean?

a)

Lazy and careless

b)

Showing great care and effort

c)

Quick and hasty

d)

Indifferent and uninterested

9.

What is the meaning of "Augment"?

a)

To decrease in size

b)

To remain unchanged

c)

To increase or make larger

d)

To simplify

10.

What does it mean for something or someone to be "authentic?"

a)

Real and true; not fake or copied.

b)

To follow a rule, request, or command.

c)

To express strong disapproval or regret about something.

d)

Easy to teach, manage, or control; obedient.

11.

What does "belligerent" mean?

a)

To find a way around or avoid something, often by clever means.

b)

A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.

c)

Hostile or aggressive; ready to fight.

d)

To express strong disapproval or regret about something.

12.

What does it mean to "comply?"

a)

A person who is represented by an elected official.

b)
  • To spread or distribute something (like information, news, or ideas) widely.

c)

To follow a rule, request, or command.

d)
  • To cause someone to become distant or alienated from others, often in a relationship.

13.

What does "bolster" mean?

a)

Well-organized and connected; able to stick together or work as a whole.

b)

To support or strengthen something.

c)
  • To work together with others on a project or task.

d)

Happening at the same time.

14.

What does "bureaucratic" mean?

a)

Hostile or aggressive; ready to fight.

b)
  • Real and true; not fake or copied.

c)

To follow a rule, request, or command.

d)

Related to a system of government or organization that is slow, overly complex, and based on rules and procedures.

15.

What does "circumvent" mean?

a)
  • To find a way around or avoid something, often by clever means.

b)
  • A group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal.

c)

To work together with others on a project or task.

d)

Happening at the same time.

16.

What is a "coalition?"

a)

 To secretly plan or cooperate in a dishonest or illegal activity.

b)
  • A group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal.

c)

A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.

d)

To express strong disapproval or regret about something.

17.

What does it mean to be "cohesive?"

a)

To follow a rule, request, or command.

b)

Well-organized and connected; able to stick together or work as a whole.

c)

The way a person behaves, appears, or conducts themselves.

d)
  • Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude toward someone or something.

18.

What does it mean to "collaborate?"

a)

To work together with others on a project or task.

b)

To spread or distribute something (like information, news, or ideas) widely.

c)

To change the direction or course of something.

d)
  • Easy to teach, manage, or control; obedient.

19.

What does "hysteria" mean?

a)

 Involving deception or trickery, especially to gain something unfairly.

b)

Appearing calm and relaxed, showing no anxiety or concern.

c)

A state of extreme excitement, fear, or panic, often involving irrational behavior.

d)

 Having unlimited power or authority; all-powerful.

20.

What does the verb "connive" mean?

a)

To openly support a cause

b)

To secretly plan or cooperate in a dishonest or illegal activity

c)

To express strong approval

d)

To spread information widely

21.

Who is a "constituent"?

a)

A person who opposes a government

b)

A person who is represented by an elected official

c)

A person who judges others

d)

A person who spreads news

22.

What is the meaning of "criteria"?

a)

A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided

b)

A significant difference between things

c)

A way a person behaves

d)

A critical attitude toward someone

23.

How would you define "demeanor"?

a)

A person who disagrees with a system

b)

The way a person behaves, appears, or conducts themselves

c)

A significant inequality between things

d)

To express strong disapproval

24.

What does "deplore" mean?

a)

To express strong disapproval or regret about something

b)

To spread information widely

c)

To secretly plan an activity

d)

To show a critical attitude

25.

What is the adjective "derogatory" used to describe?

a)

A respectful attitude

b)

A critical or disrespectful attitude toward someone or something

c)

A significant difference in quality

d)

A standard for judging

26.

What does "disparity" refer to?

a)

A person who opposes a belief

b)

A significant difference or inequality between things

c)

A way a person conducts themselves

d)

A standard for decision-making

27.

What does the verb "disseminate" mean?

a)

To express regret

b)

To spread or distribute something widely

c)

To secretly plan an activity

d)

To judge others

28.

Who is a "dissident"?

a)

A person who agrees with a system

b)

A person who disagrees with or opposes an established system, belief, or government

c)

A person who is represented by an official

d)

A person who spreads news

29.

What does the word "distraught" mean?

a)

Very happy and content

b)

Very upset or agitated

c)

Calm and relaxed

d)

Indifferent and unconcerned

30.

What is the meaning of the word "divert"?

a)

To focus on something

b)

To change the direction or course

c)

To remain stationary

d)

To increase speed

31.

Which word describes someone who is easy to teach or control?

a)

Dormant

b)

Egocentric

c)

Docile

d)

Elusive

32.

What does "dormant" mean?

a)

Active and energetic

b)

Not active, but capable of becoming active again

c)

Always moving

d)

Permanently inactive

33.

What does "egocentric" mean?

a)

Focused on others

b)

Self-centered

c)

Generous

d)

Altruistic

34.

What is the definition of "elusive"?

a)

Easy to find

b)

Difficult to find or understand

c)

Simple to grasp

d)

Obvious and clear

35.

What does "emulate" mean?

a)

To ignore someone

b)

To try to be like someone

c)

To criticize someone

d)

To avoid someone

36.

What does "equitable" mean?

a)

Unfair and biased

b)

Fair and just

c)

Partial and prejudiced

d)

Unequal and unjust

37.

What is the meaning of "eradicate"?

a)

To preserve something

b)

To completely destroy or eliminate

c)

To create something new

d)

To partially remove

38.

What does "estrange" mean?

a)

To bring people closer

b)

To cause someone to become distant

c)

To unite people

d)

To foster relationships

39.

What does the word "Euphoria" mean?

a)

A feeling of great happiness or excitement.

b)

A state of extreme fear or panic.

c)

To speed up the process of something.

d)

Extremely wicked or evil.

40.

What is the meaning of "Expedite"?

a)

To invent something in a dishonest way.

b)

To make something easier or more efficient.

c)

To speed up the process of something.

d)

To act quickly without thinking.

41.

What does it mean to "fabricate" something?

a)

To make something easier or more efficient.

b)

To actively resist or be against something.

c)

To invent or make something, often in a dishonest way.

d)

To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.

42.

What does it mean to "facilitate?"

a)

Illegal or against the law.

b)

Acting quickly and without thinking, often in a rash or impulsive way.

c)

To make something easier or more efficient.

d)

A state of extreme excitement, fear, or panic, often involving irrational behavior.

43.

What does "fortuitous" mean?

a)

Happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way.

b)

Extremely wicked, evil, or horrifying.

c)

Involving deception or trickery, especially to gain something unfairly.

d)

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings; out of place.

44.

What does it mean for something to be "fraudulent?"

a)

About to happen very soon.

b)

Involving deception or trickery, especially to gain something unfairly.

c)

Acting quickly and without thinking, often in a rash or impulsive way.

d)

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings; out of place.

45.

What does "heinous" mean?

a)

Illegal or against the law.

b)

A state of extreme excitement, fear, or panic, often involving irrational behavior.

c)

Naturally a part of something; existing as a permanent characteristic.

d)

Extremely wicked, evil, or horrifying.

46.

Which word describes something that is illegal or against the law?

a)

Heinous

b)

Illicit

c)

Imminent

d)

Incongruous

47.

What does it mean if something is "imminent?"

a)

About to happen very soon.

b)

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings; out of place.

c)

Naturally a part of something; existing as a permanent characteristic.

d)

Not strict, severe, or careful; relaxed or lenient.

48.

What does "Impetuous" mean?

a)

Acting quickly and without thinking.

b)

Happening by chance in a lucky way.

c)

Involving deception to gain unfairly.

d)

Not in harmony with surroundings.

49.

What is the definition of "Incongruous"?

a)

Extremely wicked or evil.

b)

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings.

c)

About to happen very soon.

d)

A state of extreme excitement or panic.

50.

What does the term "indiscriminate" mean?

a)

Done with careful judgment

b)

Naturally a part of something

c)

Done without careful judgment; random

d)

Having unlimited power

51.

Which word describes something that is naturally a part of something else?

a)

Jurisdiction

b)

Inherent

c)

Meticulous

d)

Oblivious

52.

What is the meaning of "jurisdiction"?

a)

The power to make legal decisions

b)

Not strict or severe

c)

Showing great attention to detail

d)

Stubbornly refusing to change

53.

Which word means "not strict, severe, or careful"?

a)

Meticulous

b)

Lax

c)

Nonchalant

d)

Omnipotent

54.

What does "meticulous" mean?

a)

Showing great attention to detail

b)

Failing to take proper care

c)

Appearing calm and relaxed

d)

Not aware of surroundings

55.

What is the definition of "negligent"?

a)

Not aware of surroundings

b)

Failing to take proper care

c)

Stubbornly refusing to change

d)

Having unlimited power

56.

Which word describes someone who appears calm and relaxed?

a)

Oblivious

b)

Nonchalant

c)

Obstinate

d)

Indiscriminate

57.

What does "oblivious" mean?

a)

Not aware of surroundings

b)

Having unlimited power

c)

Showing great attention to detail

d)

Naturally a part of something

58.

What is the meaning of "obstinate"?

a)

Stubbornly refusing to change

b)

Appearing calm and relaxed

c)

Not strict or severe

d)

Done without careful judgment

59.

Which word means "having unlimited power or authority"?

a)

Inherent

b)

Omnipotent

c)

Lax

d)

Jurisdiction

60.

What does the word "opportune" mean?

a)

Happening at a suitable or favorable time

b)

To actively resist or be against something

c)

A solution or remedy for all problems

d)

Dangerous or uncertain; involving risk

61.

Which word means "to actively resist or be against something"?

a)

Preclude

b)

Oppose

c)

Precipitate

d)

Qualify

62.

What is a "panacea"?

a)

A natural tendency to behave in a particular way

b)

A solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties

c)

Absurd or ridiculous; completely unreasonable

d)

Highly skilled or competent in a particular activity

63.

Which word describes something done without much effort or interest?

a)

Precarious

b)

Perfunctory

c)

Proficient

d)

Preposterous

64.

What does "precarious" mean?

a)

Dangerous or uncertain; involving risk

b)

To cause something to happen suddenly

c)

To prevent something from happening

d)

To meet necessary requirements

65.

What does the verb "precipitate" mean?

a)

To prevent something from happening

b)

To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly

c)

Absurd or ridiculous; completely unreasonable

d)

Highly skilled or competent

66.

Which word means "to prevent something from happening or make it impossible"?

a)

Preclude

b)

Propensity

c)

Qualify

d)

Perfunctory

67.

What does "preposterous" mean?

a)

Highly skilled or competent

b)

Absurd or ridiculous; completely unreasonable

c)

A natural tendency to behave in a particular way

d)

To meet necessary requirements

68.

Which word describes someone who is highly skilled or competent in a particular activity?

a)

Precarious

b)

Proficient

c)

Preposterous

d)

Perfunctory

69.

What is a "propensity"?

a)

A solution or remedy for all problems

b)

A natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way

c)

To cause something to happen suddenly

d)

Dangerous or uncertain; involving risk

70.

What does it mean to "qualify"?

a)

To meet the necessary requirements or standards for something

b)

To actively resist or be against something

c)

Absurd or ridiculous; completely unreasonable

d)

Done without much effort or interest

71.

What does "quantity" mean?

a)

A natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way.

b)

The amount or number of something.

c)

A greeting or gesture of respect, such as a hello or handshake.

d)
  1. To become less intense or severe; to calm down.

72.

What does the word "recalcitrant" mean?

a)

Willing to follow orders

b)

Stubbornly resisting authority

c)

Easily persuaded

d)

Agreeable and compliant

73.

Which word describes the act of making something better or right again?

a)

Rejuvenate

b)

Relegate

c)

Redeem

d)

Relinquish

74.

What is the meaning of "relinquish"?

a)

To hold onto something tightly

b)

To give up or surrender something

c)

To improve or enhance

d)

To assign to a higher position

75.

What does it mean to "relegate?"

a)
  1. To make someone or something feel or look younger, fresher, or more lively.

b)

To meet the necessary requirements or standards for something.

c)

To make something better or right again; to recover or improve.

d)

To assign or move someone or something to a lower or less important position.

76.

What does it mean to "rejuvenate?"

a)

To make someone or something feel or look younger, fresher, or more lively.

b)

To assign or move someone or something to a lower or less important position.

c)

Extremely unpleasant or offensive.

d)

To become less intense or severe; to calm down.

77.

Which word means "extremely unpleasant or offensive"?

a)

Resilient

b)

Retrospect

c)

Repugnant

d)

Recalcitrant

78.

What does "resilient" mean?

a)

Unable to recover from difficulties

b)

Easily broken or damaged

c)

Able to recover quickly from challenges

d)

Resistant to change

79.

What is "retrospect?"

a)

A review or reflection on past events or experiences.

b)

Happening without planning or premeditation; natural or unforced.

c)

A person who is fanatically devoted to a cause, belief, or ideology, often to an extreme degree.

d)

Done or decided by one person or group without the agreement of others.

80.

What is a "salutation?"

a)

A loud, confused noise or uproar, often caused by a large crowd or disorder.

b)

 person who is fanatically devoted to a cause, belief, or ideology, often to an extreme degree.

c)

A greeting or gesture of respect, such as a hello or handshake.

d)

The amount or number of something.

81.

What does the word "spontaneous" mean?

a)

Happening without planning or premeditation

b)

Strict and demanding

c)

Lower in rank or importance

d)

A loud, confused noise

82.

Which word describes something that is not moving or changing?

a)

Stringent

b)

Static

c)

Tenuous

d)

Tumult

83.

What is the meaning of "stringent"?

a)

Weak and slight

b)

A distorted imitation

c)

Strict and demanding

d)

To confirm accuracy

84.

What does "subordinate" mean?

a)

To become less intense

b)

Lower in rank or importance

c)

Done by one person

d)

A loud uproar

85.

What does the verb "subside" mean?

a)

To confirm the truth

b)

To become less intense

c)

To mock something

d)

To be stationary

86.

What does "tenuous" mean?

a)

Strong and secure

b)

Weak and slight

c)

Loud and confused

d)

Natural and unforced

87.

What is a "travesty"?

a)

A strict rule

b)

A distorted imitation

c)

A calm situation

d)

A unilateral decision

88.

What does "tumult" refer to?

a)

A calm discussion

b)

A loud, confused noise

c)

A precise regulation

d)

A weak argument

89.

What does "unilateral" mean?

a)

Done by one person without agreement

b)

Confirming the truth

c)

Lower in rank

d)

Weak and slight

90.

What does "validate" mean?

a)

To become less intense

b)

To confirm the truth

c)

To mock something

d)

To be stationary

91.

What does the verb "vindicate" mean?

a)

To accuse someone of a crime

b)

To clear someone of blame or suspicion

c)

To ignore someone's actions

d)

To punish someone for wrongdoing

92.

What is a "zealot"?

a)

A person who is indifferent to beliefs

b)

A person who is fanatically devoted to a cause

c)

A person who is skeptical of ideologies

d)

A person who is casually interested in a hobby

93.

What does "concurrent" mean?

a)

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude toward someone or something.

b)

Very upset or agitated, often due to worry or grief.

c)

Fair and just, treating everyone equally.

d)

Happening at the same time.