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Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 10

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "abhor"?

a)

To assist or support

b)

To despise or strongly dislike

c)

To increase or expand

d)

To reveal or disclose

2.

Which word means "to erase, remove or wipe out"?

a)

expunge

b)

divulge

c)

augment

d)

dole

3.

What does "decorum" refer to?

a)

Disorder or confusion

b)

Appropriate behavior; good manners

c)

Modest or reserved

d)

Neglect or carelessness

4.

Which word describes a person who is social, friendly, or outgoing?

a)

bigot

b)

extrovert

c)

demure

d)

insipid

5.

What is the definition of "superfluous"?

a)

Unnecessary or extra

b)

To correct or make right

c)

To force or pressure

d)

To spread or grow

6.

Which word means "to distribute or give out sparingly"?

a)

dole

b)

propagate

c)

augment

d)

abet

7.

What does "temerity" mean?

a)

Modest or reserved

b)

Reckless, a foolish disregard of danger

c)

Tasteless or bland

d)

Neglect or carelessness

8.

Which word means "to reconcile or make peace with"?

a)

abhor

b)

appease

c)

detest

d)

divulge

9.

What is the meaning of "culmination"?

a)

Final outcome of a process or development

b)

To erase or remove

c)

To increase or expand

d)

To despise or hate

10.

Which word means "neglect or carelessness"?

a)

decorum

b)

negligence

c)

chaos

d)

toilsome

11.

Use the word "augment" in a sentence.

a)

She tried to augment her savings by working overtime.

b)

He tried to expunge the memory from his mind.

c)

The teacher abhorred cheating in exams.

d)

The chaos in the room was overwhelming.

12.

Which sentence correctly uses the word "divulge"?

a)

He refused to divulge the secret to anyone.

b)

She was known for her decorum at formal events.

c)

The bigot made intolerant remarks.

d)

The process reached its culmination last week.

13.

Select the sentence that uses "demure" correctly.

a)

The demure student rarely spoke in class.

b)

The chaos in the hallway was loud.

c)

He tried to augment his knowledge.

d)

She abhorred spicy food.

14.

Which sentence uses "coerce" correctly?

a)

The manager tried to coerce the employee into working late.

b)

The decorum at the party was impressive.

c)

She had a proclivity for singing.

d)

The food was insipid.

15.

Match the word "insipid" with its definition.

a)

Tasteless, bland or flavorless

b)

To correct or make right

c)

To despise or hate

d)

To spread or grow

16.

Match the word "propagate" with its definition.

a)

To erase or remove

b)

To spread, breed or grow

c)

To force or pressure

d)

Unnecessary or extra

17.

Which word means "a natural tendency to behave a certain way"?

a)

proclivity

b)

propensity

c)

temerity

d)

decorum

18.

Which word means "requiring much effort or labor"?

a)

toilsome

b)

chaos

c)

abet

d)

demure

19.

What is the meaning of "redress"?

a)

To correct or make right

b)

To despise or hate

c)

To distribute sparingly

d)

To reconcile or make peace

20.

Which word means "an intolerant, prejudiced person"?

a)

extrovert

b)

bigot

c)

demure

d)

abet