10th Grade Vocab

Question 1

Acerbic

a-ser-bick

Answer 1

Definition: Adjective-Sour or astringent in taste. bitter. harsh or severe, as of temper or expression.

Question 2

Brusque

br-oo-sk

Answer 2

Definition: Adjective-abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, rough.

Question 3

Cacophony

ka-ka-fu-nee

Answer 3

Definition: Noun-harsh discordance of sound, a discordant and meaningless mixture of sounds dissonance.

Question 4

Dissemble

dis-em-bul

Answer 4

Definition: Verb-to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or seal nature of to put on the appearance of.

Question 5

Egregious

Answer 5

Definition: Adjective-extraordinary in some bad way; glaring; flagrant.

Question 6

Fetid

feh-tid

Answer 6

Definition: Adjective-having an offensive odor; stinking. having a stale nauseating smell, as of decay.

Question 7

Indefatigable

in-deh-phat-eeg-u-bul

Answer 7

Definition: Adjective-incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring.

Question 8

Latent

ley-tent

Answer 8

Definition: Adjective-present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential; latent ability. Pathology: (of an infectious agent or disease) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant. Psychology: existing in unconscious or dormant form but potentially able to achieve expression.

Question 9

Neophyte

nee-oh-phite

Answer 9

Definition: Noun-a novice or a beginner. a person newly converted to a belief.

Question 10

Harangue

Answer 10

Definition: Noun-a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; a long, passionate, and vehement speech, especially one delivered before a public gathering.
Verb-to address in a harangue/deliver a harangue.

Question 11

Quixotic

kui-xaw-tic

Answer 11

Definition: Adjective-resembling or benefitting Don Quixote, extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, impracticable, impulsive and often rashly unpredictable.

Question 12

Maudlin

mod-lin

Answer 12

Definition: Adjective-tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental.

Question 13

Obdurate

ob-der-ayte

Answer 13

Definition: Adjective-not easily moved by feelings or supplication; hardhearted. impervious to persuasion, esp to moral persuasion.

Question 14

Tenuous

ten-yew-us

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Definition: Adjective-Thin or slender in form, as a thread. lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak. thin in consistency; rare or rarefied. of slight importance or significance; unsubstantial. lacking in clarity; vague.

Question 15

Pariah

par-i-uh

Answer 15

Definition: Noun-an outcast; a social outcast, any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided.

Question 16

Vindicate

vin-di-kayte

Answer 16

Definition: Verb-to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like. to afford justification for; justify. to uphold or justify by argument or evidence. to assert, maintain, or defend (a right, cause, etc.) against opposition.

Latin: to clear from doubt

Question 17

Tenacious

ten-ay-sh-us

Answer 17

Definition: Adjective-holding or grasping firmly; forceful. retentive. stubborn or persistent. holding together firmly; tough or cohesive. tending to stick or adhere.

Latin: Holding fast

Question 18

Rife

reef

Answer 18

Definition: Adjective-of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in wide spread existence, activity or use. current in speech or report. abundant, plentiful, or numerous. abounding (usually followed by with.)

Question 19

Resilient

re-zi-lee-nt

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Definition: Adjective-springing back; rebounding. returning to the original form or position after being bent, or stretched. recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyant.

Question 20

Tangible

tan-ji-bul

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Definition: Adjective-capable of being touched or felt; having real substance. capable of being clearly grasped by the mind; substantial rather than imaginary. having physical existence; corporeal.

Question 21

Usurp

uoo-cerp

Answer 21

Definition: Adjective-to seize and hold (a position, Office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right. to use without authority or right; employee wrongfully. to commit forcible or illegal seizure of an office, power etc. I enroach.

Latin: make use of

Question 22

Haughty

ha-tty

Answer 22

Definition: disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious. Archaic. lofty or noble; exalted.

Question 23

Abstain

ob-st-ayn

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Definition: Verb-to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy (usually followed by from). to refrain from casting one’s vote.

Latin: Withhold

Question 24

Capitulate

ka-pitch-oo-layte

Answer 24

Definition: Verb-to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms. to give up resistance.

Medieval Latin: arrange conditions

Question 25

Mundane

Answer 25

Definition: of or pertaining to the world or earth as contrasted with heaven. common; ordinary; banal; unimaginative. of or pertaining to the world, universe, or earth.
Adjective

Question 26

Nonchalant

non-sha-lawnt

Answer 26

Definition: cooly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual.
Adjective

Question 27

Perfidious

per-fi-dee-us

Answer 27

Definition: deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful.

Adjective

Question 28

Querulous

cuer-u-lus

Answer 28

Definition: full of complaints; complaining. characterized by or uttered in complaint; peevish.
Adjective

Question 29

Inevitable

Answer 29

Definition: Adjective: unable to be avoided,evaded, or escaped. sure to occur, happen, or come; unalterable.
Noun: that which is unavoidable.

Question 30

Superfluous

su-pur-floo-us

Answer 30

Definition: being more than is sufficient or required; excessive. unnecessary or needless.Adjective

Question 31

Anachronism

a-na-crow-niz-um

Answer 31

Definition: something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time, especially a thing or person that belongs to an earlier time. an error. in chronology in which a person, object, event, etc., is assigned a date or period other than the correct one.Noun

Question 32

Explicate

ex-ple-kait

Answer 32

Definition: to make plain or clear; explain; interpret. to develop (a principle, theory, etc.)Verb

Question 33

Digress

Answer 33

Definition: to deviate or wander away from the main topic or purpose in speaking or writing; depart from the principal line of argument, plot, study, etc.

Question 34

Extenuating

Answer 34

Definition: to represent (a fault, offense, etc.) as less serious. to serve to make (a fault, offense, etc.) seem less serious. to underestimate, underrate, or make light of.