Vocabulary 10th Grade #25

Question 1

Magenta

Answer 1

adjective - a deep, purplish-red color

Question 2

Breach

Answer 2

verb - to break through; to violate; to leap clear of
ALSO
noun - a violation of a law, obligation or standard; a gap or broken place

Question 3

Instigate

Answer 3

verb - to urge to action; to begin an action

Question 4

Equilibrium

Answer 4

noun - a state of balance; mental or emotional poise or control

Question 5

Imperceptible

Answer 5

adjective - too slight, subtle, or gradual to be noticed

adverb - imperceptibly

Question 6

Levee

Answer 6

noun - an embankment to prevent or confine flooding; a river landing place

Question 7

Careen

Answer 7

verb - to sway from side to side

Question 8

Stratagem

Answer 8

noun - a specific plan, scheme or trick for achieving some purpose, such as to deceive a military enemy; a deception
(NOTE: strategy is the overall plan for victory)

Question 9

Subsidiary

Answer 9

noun - a company controlled by another company

adjective - subordinate, secondary

Question 10

Substantially

Answer 10

adverb - largely; considerably; significantly

adverb - substantial

Question 11

Organza

Answer 11

adjective - a sheer dress fabric resembling organdy, usually made of silk, rayon or nylon

Question 12

Pretense

Answer 12

noun - a claim, especially one not supported by fact; mere display; show
adjective - pretentious

Question 13

Adroit

Answer 13

adjective - shrewd, resourceful; dexterous with one’s hands

Question 14

Oblivious

Answer 14

adjective - unmindful; forgetful

Question 15

Blandishment

Answer 15

noun - flattering or coaxing speech or action; cajolery

Question 16

Skeptical

Answer 16

adjective - doubtful; relating to or characteristic of by skepticism, disbelief, or dubiousness

Question 17

Arbiter

Answer 17

noun - a person chosen to decide a dispute; a judge

Question 18

Platitude

Answer 18

noun - a flat or trite remark; a saying worn to ineffectiveness by over familiarity; a cliché

Question 19

Exude

Answer 19

verb - to display conspicuously or abundantly; to discharge slowly through pores or cuts; ooze

Question 20

Rectify

Answer 20

verb - to set right; to remedy; to adjust

Question 21

Augment

Answer 21

verb - to increase; make greater or larger