10th Grade Reading Comprehension Vocabulary

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'dissipate' mean?

To disappear

What does the word 'serene' mean?

Calm and peaceful

What does the word 'buoyant' mean?

Able to float

What does the word 'tether' mean?

A rope or chain that allows limited movement; to tie to something Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'foreordain' mean?

To pre-determine Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'beleaguered' mean?

Weary from the stress Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'abrasive' mean?

Rough; coarse; harsh, like sandpaper Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'fathomless' mean?

Too deep to be measured or understood Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'serrated' mean?

Jagged; saw-like, shark teeth Signup and view all the answers

What do 'neurons and synapses' refer to?

A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes for Grade 10

Dissipate: Refers to something that gradually disappears or fades away, often used in the context of feelings or substances dispersing.
Serene: Describes a state of calmness and peace, often associated with tranquility in nature or a peaceful mindset.
Buoyant: Indicates the ability to float or rise in water, also refers to a cheerful or optimistic spirit.
Tether: A term for a rope or chain that restricts movement, often used for securing animals or objects; also refers to the action of tying something to a fixed point.
Foreordain: Means to determine or decide something in advance, often used in discussions about fate or destiny.
Beleaguered: Describes a state of being overwhelmed or exhausted, often due to continuous stress or difficulty.
Abrasive: Characterizes a rough or coarse texture; often used to describe materials that are harsh, like sandpaper, or attitudes that are unkind.
Fathomless: Refers to something that is immeasurably deep or incomprehensible, often used in a metaphorical sense regarding emotions or concepts beyond understanding.
Serrated: Describes an edge that is jagged or saw-like, often seen in blades or teeth, indicating a design for cutting.
Neurons and Synapses: Neurons are the fundamental nerve cells in the nervous system, while synapses are the connections through which neurons communicate, crucial for transmitting signals throughout the body.

Description

Enhance your vocabulary skills with this quiz designed for 10th graders. Each flashcard features a word along with its definition to help you understand and remember its meaning. Perfect for improving reading comprehension and language skills.