English Vocabulary 10th Grade: Definitions and Context Clues

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What does the word 'turbulent' mean?

Hastening quickly

A steep rock

Causing disturbance (correct)

Inducing sleep

Which word is synonymous with 'soporific'?

Unruly

Turbulent

Hasten

Sleep-inducing (correct)

In the text, how is the word 'hie' defined?

To cause disturbance

A bottomless chasm

To hasten quickly (correct)

To induce sleep

What is the meaning of 'crag' as described in the text?

A steep rock Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ebb' mean as used in the text?

Flowing back or receding Signup and view all the answers

Which term is synonymous with 'abyss' based on the text?

Primal formless chaos Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'moron' as per the provided text?

A stupid or slow-witted person Signup and view all the answers

What is 'oblivion' characterized by?

Being forgotten or obscurity Signup and view all the answers

What do 'tense, over-tired, mind-fatigued businessmen' do as mentioned in the text?

Drink themselves into bliss Signup and view all the answers

In which countries is the 'peso' the basic monetary unit according to the text?

Argentina, Chile, Colombia Signup and view all the answers

What does 'frivolity' refer to based on the text?

Disposition to trifle and levity Signup and view all the answers

In what context is a 'lira' mentioned in the provided text?

An Italian silver coin and a monetary unit in Turkey Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'fervor' as given in the text?

Warmth or glow of feeling, passion, vehemence, intense zeal Signup and view all the answers

What is 'epee' used for?

For duelling and fencing Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what does 'zenith' refer to?

The highest point of the celestial sphere Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is 'yuletide' associated with?

The season of Yule Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'arachnid' according to the text?

A member of the Arachnida, comprising spiders, scorpions, and mites Signup and view all the answers

Which term is associated with delivering a speech in commendation of a deceased person?

Eulogy Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'doctrine' mean based on the text?

A teaching or belief concerning a particular subject Signup and view all the answers

How is 'prolific' defined in the text?

Producing many works, especially in creative fields Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fruition' refer to according to the text?

The process of bearing fruit or coming to completion Signup and view all the answers

In what context is the term 'heifer' used based on the provided text?

A young cow that has not yet calved but is over one year old Signup and view all the answers

'Infamous' in the text means:

Notorious or ill-famed for badness of any kind Signup and view all the answers

'Cracking of craniums was the rage' implies:

A figurative expression for intense intellectual debates Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'placid' as used in the text?

Calm Signup and view all the answers

In what context was the term 'foliage' used by Coxe?

To mention leafage Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ovation' refer to based on Lynd's usage?

An enthusiastic applause Signup and view all the answers

How is 'aloof' best defined according to Dalrymple?

'Apart from; suggesting a lack of sympathy or common ground' Signup and view all the answers

'Disparage' as used by Brewster means to:

Bring discredit upon Signup and view all the answers

What does 'audacious' signify in Scott's context?

'Daring, bold, confident, intrepid' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Definitions

Turbulent: Characterizes a state of disorder or unrest, often associated with violence or agitation.
Soporific: Means inducing sleep; synonymous terms include drowsy or lethargic.
Hie: Defined as to hurry or hasten, generally implying urgency in movement.
Crag: Refers to a steep, rugged cliff or rock face.
Ebb: Describes the receding movement of the tide; metaphorically, it indicates a decline or fading away.
Abyss: Synonymous with a deep or bottomless chasm, often representing vast emptiness or a profound void.
Moron: Viewed as a derogatory term for someone perceived as foolish or lacking intelligence.
Oblivion: Characterized by a state of being forgotten or unaware, often with a sense of emptiness or nothingness.

Economic Terms

Peso: The basic monetary unit in countries like Mexico, the Philippines, and several Latin American countries.
Lira: Historically used as the basic monetary unit in Italy and Turkey, mentioned in a historical context.

Emotional and Behavioral Descriptions

Fervor: Signifies intense and passionate feeling, often related to enthusiasm for an idea or cause.
Frivolity: Refers to a lack of seriousness; often associated with trivial or light-hearted behavior.
Placid: Represents a state of calmness and serenity, indicating peacefulness.

Contextual Uses

Tense, over-tired, mind-fatigued businessmen: Engaged in stressful activities, potentially leading to burnout or mental fatigue.
Foliage: Used by Coxe to describe plant leaves or vegetation, often conveying imagery of nature.
Ovation: Refers to enthusiastic public approval or applause, as mentioned by Lynd, typically following a speech or performance.

Heifer: Contextually used to refer to a young female cow, often in agricultural discussions.
Zenith: Indicates the highest point of something, often used to describe peaks in success or intensity.
Yuletide: Associated with the Christmas season; a time of celebration and festivity.

Additional Insights

Audacious: Signifies boldness or daring, often in a way that challenges norms.
Disparage: Means to belittle or speak of someone in a way that shows lack of respect.
Aloof: Best defined as being emotionally detached or distant, often implying indifference.

Miscellaneous

Infamous: Describes something widely known for a bad quality or deed.
Cracking of craniums was the rage: Implies a trend or practice where violence or fighting was popularized.
Prolific: Defined as fruitful or producing in abundance, often referring to creativity or productivity.
Fruition: Represents the realization or achievement of something desired or planned.

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