Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 10

What is the best definition of the word "prolixity"?

• The quality of being brief and concise

• The use of too many words; wordiness

• The ability to persuade others

• The act of being silent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following best defines "antipathy"?

• A strong feeling of dislike

• A sense of excitement

• A feeling of confusion

• A state of happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "inexorable" mean?

• Easily changed

• Impossible to stop or prevent

• Full of energy

• Lacking interest

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the correct definition for "insipid".

• Full of flavor

• Lacking flavor or interest

• Very dangerous

• Extremely happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "ecstatic" mean?

• Extremely happy or excited

• Very tired

• Deeply sad

• Somewhat annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "acting or done quickly and without thought or care"?

• Capricious

• Impetuous

• Urbane

• Sardonic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is the best synonym for "capricious"?

• Predictable

• Stable

• Unpredictable

• Reliable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

If a company is described as "moribund," what does this imply about its current state?

• It is thriving and growing

• It is dying or near death

• It is innovative

• It is very competitive

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A teacher describes a student's essay as "turgid." What does this most likely mean?

• The essay is clear and concise

• The essay is swollen, overblown, or pompous

• The essay is humorous

• The essay is incomplete

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

If someone is described as "urbane," which of the following is most likely true about them?

• They are rude and unsophisticated

• They are polite and refined

• They are very angry

• They are extremely shy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4