Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 10

What does the word "abhor" mean?

• To love deeply

• To amend

• To detest utterly

• To discern

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means to "change for the better"?

• Buffet

• Amend

• Chaos

• Inter

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "buffet" as a verb?

• To eat quickly

• To hit or strike repeatedly

• To sing loudly

• To run swiftly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

If something is in a state of "chaos," it is…

• Very calm and peaceful

• Full of order

• In complete disorder

• Perfectly arranged

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes something that is "spacious and comfortable"?

• Commodious

• Corrosive

• Squalid

• Somber

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The word "corrosive" is best described as…

• Harmless and gentle

• Eating away gradually

• Bright and cheerful

• Full of life

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

To "discern" something is to…

• Ignore it completely

• Perceive or recognize it

• Destroy it intentionally

• Amend it slightly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Which term refers to something still in existence?

• Extant

• Obviate

• Inter

• Waive

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

To "implicate" someone means to…

• Clear them of involvement

• Bury them in the ground

• Show they are involved

• Praise them highly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "inter"?

• To bring something to light

• To bury a body

• To praise someone

• To discern

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A