10th grade vocabulary list
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Accentuate, Emphasize, Stress
Adept, Skilled, Able, Expert
Affront, Insult, Offend, EncounterAllay, Ease, Alleviate, Reduce, Quell
Allure, Attraction, Charm, Charisma
Amphitheater, Pit, ColiseumAnimation, Ebullience, Vitality
Annihilate, Destroy, Exterminate
Annul, Rescind, Invalidate, Revoke
Anonymous, Unnamed, UnknownApex, Peak, Summit, Apogee, Point
Appalling, Frightful, Repulsive
Appropriation, Allotment, SeizureArdor, Fervor, Zeal, Lust, Passion
Artisan, Creator, Virtuoso, Artist
Assess, Appraise, Value, Judge, Weigh
Atrocious, Horrible, Cruel, SavageAuditory, Heard, Aural, Audible
Automation, Computerization,
Mechanization, CyberneticsAxiom, Self-evident truth, Maxim,
Adage, Platitude
Bane, Curse, Plague, Scourge, Evil,
Banter, Banter, Banter, Banter,
Bauble, Trinket, Ornament, ToyBedlam, Madhouse, Clamor, ChaosBefall, Happen, Occur, Come to pass
Belated, Late, Overdue, Remiss
Belie, Mislead, Deceive, Repudiate,Gainsay, Disagree
Benefactor, Helper, Patron,Protector
Benevolent, Altruistic, Philanthropic,Bereaved, Dispossessed, Bereft
Betroth, Engage, Espouse, Affiance
Bevel, Angle, Cant, Tool, MiterBevy,Flock, Gaggle, Pride, SwarmBland, Insipid, Balmy, Amiable, Suave
Bogus, Forged, Spurious, Phony, False
Boisterous,Noisy, Clamorous, RowdyBolster, Reinforce, Support, Sustain
Brandish, Wave,Flourish, Threaten
Buttress, Prop, Support, Bolster,Brace
Callous, Hard, Obdurate, Apathetic,
Obtuse,Indifferent, Torpid
Cancellation, Annulment, Abrogation
Canine, Dog, Cur, Hound, Pooch
Capillary, Blood vessel, Vein, TubeCarnivorous, Predatory, Rapacious
Cater, Supply, Furnish, Procure
Chagrin, Trauma, Mishap, CalamityChronic, Habitual, Inveterate, Perpetual
Clientele, Customers, Constituency
Colleague, Coworker, Peer, Associate
Collegiate, Scholastic, EruditeCommunicable, Contagious, Infectious
Comparative, Similar, Parallel,
Analogous,Near, MatchingCompile, Collect, Amass, Cull
Complement, Supplement, Aggregate,
Full measure, Troupe, Complete
Component, Composing, Intrinsic,PartCompulsion Urgency, Obsession
Concept, Theory, Notion, Belief
Conclusive, Definitive, Decisive,Absolute,Irrefutable, Ultimate
Confound, Confuse, Perplex, Baffle
Consolidate, Combine, Blend,FortifyConsultant, Guide, Advisor, Guru
Contemptible, Ignoble, Base,Vile
Contraband, Illicit, SmugglingConvalescent, Recuperating, HealingConveyance, Transport, Vehicle
Convulsion, Paroxysm, Commotion
Cosmic, Vast, Universal, EmpyreanCourier, Herald, Messenger, Runner
Credentials, Documents, Papers,
VouchersCreditor, Collector, Consignee
Crucial, Acute, Intense, Fierce
Crypt, Tomb, Sepulcher, VaultCryptic, Ambiguous, EnigmaticCull, Collect, Amass, Compile
Cumulative, Increasing, Intensifying
Curtail, Reduce, Abridge, BluntCurvature, Bend, Arch,Camber
Cynical, Misanthropic, Alienated
Daily, Frequently, Once a dayDebit, Debt, Charge, Liability
Debutante, Belle, Coquette
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Default, Failure, Error,Lack
Deficient, Inadequate, Insufficient
Defile, Corrupt, Debase, Violate,HurtDeflation, Depreciation, Devaluation
Deft, Skilled, Adroit, Apt, Dexterous
Deity, God, Supreme Being, SourceDelve, Investigate, Probe, Search
Demented, Deranged, Fanatic,Lunatic
Demolition, Razing, Annihilation
Demoralize, Pervert, Deprave,Weaken,Daunt,Enfeeble, Dishearten
Demure, Prim, Modest, Coy,Staid
Dependent, Contingent, Inferior,Helpless,Ward
Depreciate, Devaluate, Belittle,
Denigrate,Disparage, Vilify
Designate,Appoint, Allocate, DelegateDespondent, Depressed, Forlorn
Deteriorate, Decline, Regress
Devastate, Desolate, DespoilDialect, Idiom, Vernacular, Subgroup,
Language,Tongue, Jargon
Diaphragm, Contraceptive,Prophylactic, Chest
Dignitary,Notable, Luminary,
Personage,Celebrity, StarDilate, Expand, Distend, AmplifyDilemma, Impasse, Mire, Quandary
Diligent, Assiduous, Indefatigable
Dirge, Chant, Lament, Requiem, CryDisconcert, Bewilder, Unnerve, Abash
Discretion, Choice, Option, Alternative
Disillusion, Deceive, Frustrate,
Disgruntle,Disappoint, Dissatisfy
Disintegrate,Dilapidate,Decay,Crumble
Dispel, Disperse, Dissipate, Deploy,ScatterDispensary, Hospital, Infirmary, Clinic,
Dispense, Apportion, Allot, Dole,Direct
Displacement, Discharge, RemovalDisreputable, Infamous, Ignominious
Dissect, Dismember, Divide, Scrutinize
Disuse, Abolition, Neglect, Abandon
Diverse, Disparate, Divergent, DistinctDogged, Tenacious, Resolute, Obstinate
Dominant, Ascendant, Commanding,
Assertive, Imperious, Authoritative
Dormant, Fallow, Latent, InertDote, Love, Adore, Coddle, Indulge
Dregs, Residue,Sediment, Scum, Rabble
Droll, Jocose, Ludicrous, Buffoon,JesterDuct, Conduit, Channel, Cylinder, Canal
Dupe, Victim, Fool, Hoax, Con
Dynamic, Vigorous, Charismatic, Potent
Eccentric, Quaint, Queer, Original
Elongate, Stretch, Extend, Protract
Eloquent, Fluent, Articulate, PersuasiveEmancipate, Liberate, Deliver
Embellish, Adorn, Flourish,Amplify
Emboss, Engrave, Stamp, Imprint
Embryo, Zygote, Fetus, GermEmit, Beam, Circulate, Utter
Encampment, Tents, Campsite,Camp
Enhance, Heighten, Intensify, EmbellishEnlighten, Edify, Acquaint, Illumine
Enrapture, Enchant, Enthrall,Allure
Ensemble, Aggregate, Garb,TroupeEnthrall, Fascinate, Enchant, Enslave
Enumerate, Count, Cite, Recapitulate
Enunciate, Proclaim, ArticulateEquilibrium, Balance, StabilityEradicate, Obliterate, Annihilate
Esteem, Deference, Valuation, Revere,
DeemEthical, Conscientious, Scrupulous
Evaluate, Judge, Appraise, Rank
Evasion, Avoidance, Subterfuge,
Equivocation,Sophistry
Exasperate, Rile, Exacerbate
Exotic, Foreign, Extrinsic, RomanticExploit, Achievement, Feat, EscapadeExpressly, Categorically, Specifically
Exuberant, Ardent, Abundant
Fallacy, Sophism, Deceit, Quibble
Feasible, Achievable, Suitable, Probable
Feign, Concoct, Counterfeit, Imagine
Ferret, Hunt, Search, Seek, UnearthFictitious, Chimerical, Mock, Sham
Finale, End, Denouement, Close, Finish
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Flail, Hit, Batter, Strike, Beat, Whip
Flange, Projection, Bulge, Tab, Ear
Flaunt, Display, Brandish, ExhibitFocal, Middle, Median, Equidistant
Foible, Defect, Frailty, Peculiarity
Folio, Collection, Horde, AbundanceForeshorten, Shorten
Formulate, Form, Draft,Conceive
Forum, Patio, Quadrangle, Court
Fraught, Industrious, Assiduous, BusyFrivolous, Trivial, Paltry, Foolish
Frontage, Facade, Anterior, Bow
Froth, Ferment, Effervescence, BubblesFrugal, Spartan, Parsimonious, Chary
Frustrate, Baffle, Bilk, Defeat,Buffalo
Furtive, Stealthy, Clandestine, Covert,
Surreptitious,Elusive, SlyFutile, Vain, Barren, Unimportant
Gala, Festive, Splendid, Affair, CarnivalGaseous, Volatile, Vaporous
Genteel, Polite, Cultured, Aristocratic
Germinate, Sprout, Gestate,HatchGirth, Circumference, Perimeter, Size
Glaze, Finish, Vitrify, Varnish, Encrust
Glean, Gather, Garner, Cull, ExtractGlib, Fluent, Loquacious, Artful, FacileGlutton, Gourmand, Epicure, Hog, Pig
Gore, Carnage, Slaughter, Massacre
Granulate, Shred, Pulverize, CrystallizeGratify, Enchant, Indulge, Delight
Grotesque, Hideous, Absurd,Ugly
Grovel, Cringe, Cower, Implore, SnivelGuerrilla, Rebel, Insurgent,Seditious
Hapless, Disastrous, Doomed, LucklessHavoc, Desolation, Devastation, WasteHeirloom, Heritage, Legacy, Birthright
Heritage, Estate, Legacy, Culture
Hew, Hack, Sever, Chop, Shape, FormHoax, Fraud, Deceit, Ruse, Lie
Horticulture, Gardening, Agriculture
Hovel, Hut, Shack, Shed, Pigsty
Humbug, Hoax, Sham, Imposter,DupeHumdrum, Dull, Mundane,Common
Humiliate, Denigrate, Debase,Demean
Humility, Docility, Modesty, Meekness
Hybrid, Mixture, Mutt, Cross, Mongrel
Hypocrite, Fraud, Knave,DissimulatorHysteria, Paroxysm, Frenzy, Delirium
Idiom, Jargon, Dialect, VernacularIllegitimate, Lawless, Illicit,Illegal
Illogical, Absurd, Untenable, Specious
Illustrious, Distinguished, Eminent
Immature, Youthful, UnreasoningImmeasurable, Vast, Infinite
Impartial, Equitable, Unbiased
Impeach, Arraign, Accuse, IndictImperative, Crucial, Critical,Urgent
Imperial,Noble, Sovereign,August
Impersonal, Aloof, Indifferent
Impertinent,Insolent, Incongruous,Inane
Impoverish, Bankrupt, Squander
Impregnate, Procreate, Permeate,Imbue
Inaccessible, Unattainable, Unreachable
Incandescent, Intense, RadiantIncision, Slit, Gash, Laceration
Inclination, Propensity, Proclivity
Inclusive, Encompassing, ComprisingIncorporate, Merge, Embody,FuseIncriminate, Accuse, Implicate,Ensnare
Indisposed, Ailing, Averse,Loath
Induce, Persuade, Impel, EngenderInducement, Incentive, Stimulus
Inert, Idle, Static, Paralyzed, Immobile
Inevitable, Certain, InescapableInfatuate, Arouse, Ardent, Glow
Infernal, Plutonian, Hellish, Stygian
Infidel, Atheist, Heretic, AgnosticInkling, Innuendo, Inference, GlimpseInquisitive, Curious, Scrutinizing
Insufferable, Intolerable, Agonizing
Intensity, Vigor, Passion, AnxietyIntolerable, Unbearable, Insufferable
Intolerant, Biased, Bigoted,Dictatorial
Intuition, Insight, Perception
Invertebrate, Weakling, CowardInvigorating, Stimulating, Exhilarating
Invincible, Indomitable, Unyielding
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Invoke, Conjure, Beg, Enforce, Enact
Ire, Rage, Vexation, Wrath, Fury
Irony, Sarcasm, Satire, Derision, Humor
Jargon, Babble, Idiom, Lingo, Slang
Laborious, Arduous, Diligent
Lateral, Oblique, Sidelong, Side by side
Legacy, Grant, Gift, Benefaction
Liability, Debt, Obligation, BurdenLinear,Lineal, Longitudinal, Direct
Liquidate, Cash, Repay, Purge,Execute
Listless, Lethargic, Indolent, Apathetic
Magnitude, Bulk, Eminence,Degree
Mainstay, Pillar, Support, Heart
Malady, Ailment, Affliction, DiseaseManipulate, Beguile, Exploit,Finesse
Manor, Estate, Palace, Plantation
Martial, Military, Warlike, CombativeMaterialize, Evolve, Appear,Loom
Maternal, Motherly, Parental
Maul, Hammer, Trample, MangleMediocre, Average, Medium
Medley, Variety, Composition, Mixture
Mire,Bog, Marsh, Fen, Quagmire, OozeMisconception, Delusion, FallacyMomentum, Force, Impetus,Thrust
Monologue, Digression, Discursion
Morbid, Gruesome, Morose, GloomyMutation, Change, Anomaly, Deviation
Mystical, Dark, Abstruse, Enigmatic
Narcotic, Dulling, Sedative, Opiate
Narrate, Recount, Disclose, Reveal
Necessitate, Compel, ObligeNegotiate, Arrange, Barter,MediateNonchalant, Apathetic, Effortless
Nucleus, Gist, Crux, Hub,Pith
Obituary, Death notice, Eulogy
Oblique, Slanting, Indirect, Askew
Oblivion, Blankness, Disregard,Void
Obnoxious, Offensive, OdiousObscene, Foul, Crude,Gross
Opaque, Obscure, Nebulous, Enigmatic
Oratory, Elocution, Rhetoric, Discourse
Ordinance, Mandate, Statute,Edict
Organic, Natural, VitalOrganism, Creature, Living being
Overture, Advance, Prelude, Approach
Panorama, Scenery, Vista,TableauParochial, Provincial, Intolerant
Parry, Evasion, Avert, Rebuff,Elude
Pass, Primitive, Ancient, AntediluvianPassive, Inert, Resigned, Receptive
Paternal, Patriarchal, Indulgent
Patron, Client, Benefactor, AdvocatePatronize, Buy, Indulge, Tolerate
Pensive, Musing, Ruminating, Serious
Perception, Cognition, Thought
Perseverance, Tenacity, DoggednessPerspective, Viewpoint, Vista
Pertinent, Appropriate, Apt
Pessimistic,Despairing, Fatalistic,Discouraging
Petite, Diminutive, Miniature
Phenomenal, Amazing, UniquePictorial, Illustrated, Graphic
Pigment, Stain, Tincture, Hue
Pilgrimage, Excursion, ExpeditionPinnacle, Apex, Eminence, ZenithPiteous, Deplorable, Doleful, Morose
Plausible, Specious, Credible, Probable
Pliable, Supple, Limber, MalleablePopulate, Dwell, Inhabit, Occupy
Portal, Ingress, Entry, Door, Access
Portly, Corpulent, Fat, Dignified, GrandPrecinct, Region, Ward, Environs
Predominant, Reigning, Ascendant
Pregnant, Expecting, MomentousPreliminary, Inductive, PreludePrelude, Preface, Fugue, Preclusion
Premature, Rash, Precipitate,Untimely
Preoccupy, Disquiet, Perturb,DistressPrestige, Prominence, Renown, Fame
Prevalent, Common, Accepted, Used
Profess, Affirm, Avow, Proclaim
Proficient, Adept, Apt,CompetentProgression, Advancement, Climb
Prose, Writing, Story, Literature
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Providence, Destiny, Fate, Fortune,Lot
Provincial, Rural, Rustic,Unpolished
Prudent, Cautious, Discreet, FrugalPulverize, Crush, Grind, Powder
Putrid, Fetid, Rank, Stagnant, Foul
Qualm, Misgiving, Nausea, Queasiness
Quandary, Dilemma, Impasse, Mire
Quell, Subdue, Quash, Allay, Lull
Radiate, Glow, Diffuse, Disperse
Radical, Fundamental, Seditious, Rebel
Ratify, Approve, Endorse, ConfirmRational, Sensible, Discreet, Lucid
Ravenous, Voracious, Insatiable
Ravish, Charm, Enthrall, Rape, Abuse
Readjust, Regulate, Adapt, CalibrateRebuff, Snub, Rebuke, Reject, Refuse
Reconcile, Persuade, Appease,Adjust
Rectify, Amend, Improve, CorrectRecuperate, Revive, Rally, Recover
Reformatory, Penitentiary, Dungeon
Reimburse, Remunerate, CompensateReinstate, Replenish, Restore, Return
Remittance, Grant, Stipend
Rend, Rip, Dissever, Lacerate, CleaveRenovate, Refurbish, RevitalizeReorganize, Overhaul, Reconstruct
Reputable, Decent, Illustrious
Residue, Remnant, Remains, SurplusRevel, Frolic, Gala, Carouse, Celebrate
Reverie, Trance, Muse, Preoccupation
Revert, Regress, Lapse, RecurRevoke, Repeal, Recant, Annul, Nullify
Rhapsody, Rapture, Ecstasy, Bliss
Rift, Fracture, Cleft, Rupture, BreakRitual, Formal, Ceremony, RiteRoster, Roll, Register, Directory, Index
Rostrum, Prow, Front, Jib
Rue, Lament, Regret, Curse, DeploreRupture, Breach, Fracture, Hernia
Sally, Sortie, Attack, Embark
Satire, Ridicule, Mockery, ParodySaturate, Drench, Suffuse, Sate
Scope, Extent, Area, Reach, Range
Scrimmage, Struggle, Tussle
Scrutinize, Examine, Inspect, Study
Sear, Scorch, Singe, Char, ToastSecluded, Isolated, Private
Sector, Region, Area, District
Sediment, Dregs, Residue,SiltSegment, Portion, Section, Divide
Segregate, Isolate, Sequester,Seclude
Silhouette, Image, Contour,Profile
Simultaneous, Coexisting, ConcurrentSkeptical, Doubtful, Quizzical, Cynical
Skirmish, Scuffle, Scrimmage, Combat
Slothful, Lazy, Indolent, SluggardlySmelt, Refine, Melt in a furnace
Sodden, Saturated, Drenched, Steeped
Solitude, Isolation, Privacy, Desert
Solvent, Sound, LiquidSomber, Drab, Dismal, Dreary,Dire
Spasm, Paroxysm, Fit, Seizure, Tic
Spontaneous, Impulsive, AutomaticStability, Strength, Constancy, Solidity
Stagnant, Inert, Putrid, Fetid,Listless
Stalwart, Robust, Gallant, FormidableStance, Affectation, Pose, Position
Sterile, Sanitary, Septic, Impotent, Arid
Stigma, Shame, Infamy, Stain, TaintStimulate, Arouse, Incite,ProvokeStolid, Impassive, Dispassionate
Strewn, Dispersed, Disseminated
Stupefy, Stun, Daze, AstonishStupor, Daze, Trance, Languor
Suave, Sophisticated, Urbane, Smooth
Subside, Recede, Wane, DeclineSundry, Various, Divers, Varied
Superimpose, Lay over, Carpet
Superlative, Supreme, UtmostSymmetry, Regularity, BalanceSynthetic, Artificial, Factitious
Tabulate, Array, Order, IndexTaint, Infect, Defile, Besmirch, Sully
Tangent, Slope, Slant, Grade
Tantalize, Vex, Torture,Charm
Tart, Sour, Acid, Pie, TangyTawdry, Sleazy, Gaudy,Cheap
Temperance, Abstinence,Sobriety
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Theorem, Principle, Postulate,Thesis
Tier, Row, Array, Bank, Panel, Line
Timely, Opportune, Punctual, PromptTolerable, Endurable, Bearable
Torrid,Fiery, Tropical, Passionate
Torso, Thorax, Trunk, Upper bodyTranscribe, Duplicate, Clone
Transpose, Swap, Exchange
Tributary, Branch, Fork
Tumult, Disturbance, Ferment
Ultimate, Furthest, Final, Supreme
Ultimatum,Warning, MandateUncouth, Rude, Awkward, Bizarre
Unerring, Accurate, Exact
Unify, Combine, Harmonize
Unkempt, Disorderly, TousledUrban, City, Civic, Municipal
Usage, Custom, Method, Practice
Variable, Fluctuating, Fickle
Vigil, Watch, Surveillance, Stakeout
Vigilant, Alert, Wary, AttentiveVisualize, Imagine, Envision
Vitality, Fervor, Vigor,Zest
Waif, Urchin, Orphan, FoundlingWan, Pale, Ashen, Pallid, Pasty
Wend, Thread, Ramble, Saunter
Whet, Hone, Strop, Sharpen, Stimulate,Arouse, Kindle, Spur, Awaken
Students are cautioned to remember that the words adjacent to
each term are synonyms not definitions. Some words have
multiple meanings therefore there may be a wide range ofmeanings attached to synonymous terms. Many terms change
meanings and pronunciation based on what part of speech is
being used. For example, the word complex when used as a
noun has a different meaning than when used as an adjective.
The mathematical formula for rocket fuel is complex. (Here
complex is a predicate adjective meaning complicated.) The
teacher who constantly derides his students has a inferiority
complex. (Here complex is a noun meaning a mental illness.)