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10th grade list 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| contemptuous | Definition: showing or expressing strong dislike or disrespect. Example: She gave him a __ look after his cruel remark. |
| pertinent | Definition: directly related to the topic; relevant or appropriate. Example: Please keep your comments __ to the discussion. |
| fervent | Definition: having or showing deep, strong emotion or enthusiasm. Example: The team’s__ fans cheered until their voices were gone. |
| conscientious | Definition: careful, thorough, and responsible in doing one’s work. Example: He’s a __ student who double-checks every answer. |
| pervade | Definition: to spread throughout or fill an area completely. Example: The smell of fresh bread__the small bakery. |
| prodigious | Definition: extraordinary in size, amount, strength, or ability. Example: The athlete’s __ strength impressed everyone. |
| acquiesce | Definition: to agree or give in quietly, often without protest. Example: Tired of arguing, she finally__ to his request. |
| complacent | Definition: overly self-satisfied; not seeing the need to improve. Example: After winning one game, the players grew __and stopped practicing |
| prevailing | Definition: most common, widespread, or dominant at a given time. Example: The __opinion was that the plan would succeed. |
| iniquity | Definition: extreme unfairness or wickedness; immoral behavior. Example: The ruler’s __ led the people to revolt. |
| vindicate | Definition: to prove someone or something right after being doubted. Example: The evidence __ her claim of innocence. |
| insinuate | Definition: to hint or suggest something, often in a sly or indirect way. Example: He tried to __ that she wasn’t telling the truth. |
| languid | Definition: weak, slow, or lacking energy or enthusiasm. Example: On hot afternoons, everyone felt __ and sleepy. |
| frivolous | Definition: silly or unimportant; lacking serious purpose. Example: The teacher warned them not to waste time on __ arguments. |
| covet | Definition: to desire or want something that belongs to someone else. Example: He __ his neighbor’s new truck. |