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English 10 Q1 Vocabulary

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word 'Heritage' refers to:

a)

something that is handed down from the past, such as traditions or property

b)

a modern invention

c)

a type of food

d)

a form of entertainment

2.

The word 'Assimilation' refers to:

a)

The process of absorbing and integrating new ideas or cultures

b)

The act of separating different groups

c)

The rejection of new customs

d)

The preservation of old traditions only

3.

The word 'Resentment' means:

a)

A feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair

b)

A sense of joy and excitement

c)

A state of confusion or uncertainty

d)

A feeling of admiration and respect

4.

What is the meaning of the word 'Estranged'?

a)

Separated or alienated

b)

Happy and content

c)

Very wealthy

d)

Extremely tired

5.

The word 'Sentiment' refers to:

a)

A feeling or emotion

b)

A type of document

c)

A mathematical formula

d)

A physical object

6.

The word 'Authenticity' refers to:

a)

The quality of being genuine or real

b)

The ability to imitate others

c)

The act of pretending to be someone else

d)

The process of making something artificial

7.

The word 'Alienation' refers to:

a)

A feeling of isolation or estrangement

b)

A process of making friends

c)

A sense of belonging

d)

A type of celebration

8.

The word 'Nostalgia' refers to:

a)

A longing for the past

b)

A fear of the future

c)

A feeling of excitement

d)

A sense of confusion

9.

The word 'Subdued' means:

a)

Calm or quiet

b)

Excited

c)

Loud

d)

Aggressive

10.

The word 'Reverberate' means:

a)

To echo or resound

b)

To disappear suddenly

c)

To shine brightly

d)

To move slowly

11.

The word 'Reconciliation' means:

a)

the restoration of friendly relations

b)

the act of increasing conflict

c)

the process of making something worse

d)

the refusal to compromise

12.

The word 'Tension' refers to:

a)

A state of mental or emotional strain

b)

A type of food

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A form of transportation

13.

Empathy is the ability to:

a)

understand and share the feelings of another

b)

ignore the feelings of others

c)

control other people's emotions

d)

pretend to have feelings

14.

The word 'Articulate' means:

a)

To express clearly

b)

To confuse

c)

To remain silent

d)

To ignore

15.

The word 'Misconception' refers to:

a)

A mistaken idea or view

b)

A correct understanding

c)

A type of concept map

d)

A scientific theory

16.

Grotesque means:

a)

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

b)

extremely beautiful and elegant

c)

very common or ordinary

d)

related to music or sound

17.

The word 'Surreal' means:

a)

Unreal or dreamlike

b)

Completely ordinary

c)

Very old-fashioned

d)

Extremely logical

18.

The word 'Dignity' means:

a)

Self-respect and worthiness

b)

Being wealthy

c)

Having a lot of friends

d)

Being humorous

19.

The word 'Exploit' means:

a)

To make full use of and derive benefit from

b)

To ignore completely

c)

To destroy something

d)

To avoid responsibility

20.

The word 'Supernatural' refers to:

a)

Something beyond the laws of nature

b)

A type of natural phenomenon

c)

A scientific experiment

d)

A common plant species

21.

The word 'Skepticism' refers to:

a)

A tendency to doubt or question accepted opinions

b)

A strong belief in everything heard

c)

An emotional attachment to ideas

d)

A refusal to listen to others

22.

The word 'Malady' refers to:

a)

A disease or illness

b)

A type of food

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A style of painting

23.

The word 'Benevolence' means:

a)

Kindness

b)

Ignorance

c)

Wealth

d)

Sadness

24.

The word 'Magnanimous' means:

a)

Generous and forgiving

b)

Extremely angry

c)

Very talkative

d)

Easily frightened

25.

The word 'Infirmity' refers to:

a)

Weakness or illness

b)

Happiness or joy

c)

Strength or power

d)

Wealth or prosperity

26.

The word 'Ambiguity' refers to:

a)

having more than one possible meaning

b)

being extremely clear and precise

c)

referring to a single, obvious meaning

d)

being completely unrelated to context

27.

Omen is an event regarded as a portent of what?

a)

Good or evil

b)

Happiness

c)

Wealth

d)

Success

28.

The word 'Destiny' means:

a)

A predetermined course of events

b)

A type of plant

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A style of painting

29.

The word 'Pursuit' means:

a)

the act of chasing or seeking something

b)

a type of fruit

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a place to rest

30.

The word 'Transformation' refers to:

a)

A change or conversion from one form to another

b)

A type of transportation

c)

A mathematical equation

d)

A celebration event

31.

The word 'Omnipresent' means:

a)

Present everywhere at the same time

b)

Very powerful

c)

Extremely rare

d)

Always changing

32.

The word 'Discern' means:

a)

To perceive or recognize

b)

To ignore completely

c)

To forget easily

d)

To create something new

33.

What is the meaning of the word 'Foreboding'? Foreboding is a feeling that something bad will happen.

a)

A feeling that something bad will happen

b)

A sense of excitement

c)

A feeling of relief

d)

A sense of accomplishment

34.

The word 'Epiphany' means:

a)

A sudden realization or insight

b)

A type of musical instrument

c)

A traditional dance form

d)

A scientific experiment

35.

What does the root 'bene' mean?

a)

good, well

b)

bad, evil

c)

fast, quick

d)

old, ancient

36.

What does the root 'cred' mean?

a)

believe

b)

run

c)

write

d)

see

37.

What does the root 'dict' mean?

a)

speak

b)

write

c)

run

d)

see

38.

What is the meaning of the academic vocabulary term 'Theme'?

a)

The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

b)

A character's physical appearance.

c)

The time and place in which a story occurs.

d)

The sequence of events in a story.

39.

What is the meaning of the academic vocabulary term 'Allusion'?

a)

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

b)

A direct statement or declaration.

c)

A detailed description of a character or setting.

d)

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.