120 Words Every 10th Grader Should Know

Question 1

exaltation

Answer 1

a feeling or state of extreme happiness.
“she was in a frenzy of exaltation and terror”

Question 2

fortuitous

Answer 2

happening by chance rather than intention.
“the similarity between the paintings may not be simply fortuitous”
happening by a lucky chance; fortunate.
“the ball went into the goal by a fortuitous ricochet”

Question 3

insinuate

Answer 3

suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
“he was insinuating that I had no self-control”

Question 4

imperious

Answer 4

having or showing arrogant superiority

“his imperious demands”

Question 5

mutinous

Answer 5

(of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
“mutinous soldiers occupied the radio station”

Question 5

punctilious

Answer 5

showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.
“he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests”

Question 6

prevailing

Answer 6

existing at a particular time; current.
prove more powerful or superior.
“it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion”

Question 7

rapport

Answer 7

a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well.
“she was able to establish a good rapport with the children”

Question 8

scrutinize

Answer 8

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
“customers were warned to scrutinize the small print”

Question 8

ungainly

Answer 8

(of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy.
“an ungainly walk”

Question 9

taciturn

Answer 9

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
“after such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose”

Question 10

vilify

Answer 10

• speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
  “he has been vilified in the press”
• spread negative information about

Question 11

amenable

Answer 11

• open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
  “parents who have amenable children”

Question 20

impervious

Answer 20

1. not allowing fluid to pass through.
   “an impervious layer of basaltic clay”
2. unable to be affected by.
   “he worked, apparently impervious to the heat”

Question 20

gesticulate

Answer 20

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.
“they were shouting and gesticulating frantically at drivers who did not slow down”

Question 20

barrage

Answer 20

1. a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.
   “his forces launched an artillery barrage on the city”
2. bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.
   “his doctor was barraged with unsolicited advice”

Question 20

conflagration

Answer 20

an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property.
“tinder-dry conditions sparked fears of a conflagration in many drought-devastated communities”

Question 21

elucidate

Answer 21

make (something) clear; explain.
“work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter”

Question 21

deleterious

Answer 21

(FORMAL) causing harm or damage.
“divorce is assumed to have deleterious effects on children”

Question 21

candor/candour

Answer 21

the quality of being open and honest; frankness.
“a man of refreshing candour”

Question 21

exemplary

Answer 21

serving as a desirable model; very good.
“exemplary behaviour”

Question 22

insipid

Answer 22

lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.
“mugs of insipid coffee”
* lacking vigour or interest.
“many artists continued to churn out insipid, shallow works”

Question 22

magnanimous

Answer 22

generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.
“she should be magnanimous in victory”

Question 22

lucid

Answer 22

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expressed clearly; easy to understand.
“a lucid account”

Question 22

domineering

Answer 22

asserting one’s will over another in an arrogant way.
“how can I do my job with a domineering boss yelling in my ear?”

Question 22

derogatory

Answer 22

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
“she tells me I’m fat and is always making derogatory remarks”

Question 22

disparage

Answer 22

regard or represent as being of little worth.
“he never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors”

Question 23

bombardment

Answer 23

a continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.
“an aerial bombardment will precede the attack”
* a continuous flow of questions, criticisms, or information.
“a steady bombardment of emails and phone calls”