Word Bank Grade 10

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AVICENNA INTERNATIONALSCHOOL
SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2018-2019
NAME: __________________________ SUBJECT: ENGLISH DICTATION

CLASS X & DIV: A & B ROLL NO: ____30+4__________
1. disruptive [causing or tending to cause 8. fastidious [very attentive to and concerned about
disruption. "disruptive pupils] accuracy and detail. "she dressed with fastidious care"]
2. fervent [having or displaying a passionate 9. grouchy [irritable and bad-tempered; grumpy;

intensity. "a fervent supporter of the revolution"] complaining. "the old man grew sulky and grouchy"]
3. glutinous [like glue in texture; sticky. 10. impetuous – [acting or done quickly and
"glutinous mud"] without thought or care.
"she might live to rue this impetuous decision"]
4. languorous – [characterized by tiredness 11. egregious – [outstandingly bad; shocking.

or inactivity, especially of a pleasurable kind. "egregious abuses of copyright"]
"summer has a slow, languorous feel to it here” ]
5. platitudinous - [(of a remark or 12. arbitrary – [based on random choice or personal

statement) used too often to be interesting or whim, rather than any reason or system.
thoughtful; hackneyed. "an arbitrary decision"]
"this may sound platitudinous"]
6. facetious - [treating serious issues with 13. hubristic - [excessively proud or self-confident.
deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant. "a hubristic belief in his own self-proclaimed genius"]
"a facetious remark"]
7. invidious- [awkward, difficult, unpleasant 14. iniquitous- [grossly unfair and morally wrong.
situation "she's put herself in an invidious "an iniquitous tax"]
position"]
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15. noxious - [harmful, poisonous, or very 23. obsolescent - [becoming obsolete.
unpleasant. "obsolescent equipment"]
"they were overcome by the noxious fumes"]
16. treacherous - [guilty of or involving 24. gnarly - [difficult, dangerous, or challenging.

betrayal or deception, unfaithful, disloyal "he'd taken a fall during a particularly gnarly practice
. "a treacherous agent" session"]
presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers;
dangerous;unsafe
"a holidaymaker was swept away by
treacherous currents"]
17. tremulous - [shaking or quivering 25. sagacious -[having or showing keen mental
slightly. discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.
"Barbara's voice was tremulous"] "they were sagacious enough to avoid any outright
confrontation"]
18. propitious - [giving or indicating a 26 voracious - [wanting or devouring great

good chance of success; favourable. quantities of food.
"the timing for such a meeting seemed "a voracious appetite"
propitious"] engaging in an activity with great eagerness or
enthusiasm.
"she's a voracious reader"]
19. adroit - [clever or skilful. 27. dexterous - [showing or having skill,

"he was adroit at tax avoidance"] especially with the hands.
"a dexterous keyboard player"]
20. discerning - [having or showing good 28. judicious - [having, showing, or done with
judgement. good judgement or sense.
"the brasserie attracts discerning customers"] "the judicious use of public investment"]
21. expedient - [(of an action) convenient 29. pragmatic - [dealing with things sensibly and
and practical although possibly improper or realistically in a way that is based on practical rather
immoral. than theoretical considerations.
"either side could break the agreement if it "a pragmatic approach to politics"]
were expedient to do so"]
22. expedient - [(of an action) convenient 30. timorous - [showing or suffering from
and practical although possibly improper or nervousness or a lack of confidence.
immoral. "a timorous voice"]
"either side could break the agreement if it
were expedient to do so"]

31. incendiary - [inflammatory, 38. ephemeral - [intensely painful.
spontaneously combustible, hot. "an "excruciating back pain"]
incendiary bomb"]
32. conscientious - [wishing to do one's 39. picturesque – [(of a place or building)

work or duty well and thoroughly; feeling a visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming
moral responsibility to do your work carefully way.
and to be fair to others; diligent "ruined abbeys and picturesque villages"]
"a conscientious man, he took his duties very
seriously"
33. avaricious – [having or showing an 40. grotesque – [comically or repulsively ugly or

extreme greed for wealth or material gain. distorted; malformed, deformed
"a corrupt and avaricious government"] "a figure wearing a grotesque mask"
incongruous or inappropriate to a shocking degree;
outrageous, monstrous, shocking
"a lifestyle of grotesque lu
34. inexorable – [impossible to stop or 41. surreptitiously – [in a way that attempts to
prevent. avoid notice or attention; secretively.
"the seemingly inexorable march of new "Mary surreptitiously slipped from the room"
technology"] ‘surreptitious’ kept secret, especially because it
would not be approved of. He made
a surreptitious recording with a concealed hand-held
machine]
35. gluttonous - [excessively greedy. 42. ruminative - [expressing or involving deep

"a gluttonous, cigar-smoking capitalist"] thought.
"a deeply ruminative, mysterious lament"]
36. defamatory - [(of remarks, writing, 43. caustic- [sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
etc.) damaging the good reputation of "the players were making caustic comments about the
someone; slanderous; maliciously refereeing"]
misrepresenting
"a defamatory allegation"]
37. calamitous -[involving calamity; 44. acrimonious - [(typically of speech or

catastrophic or disastrous."such calamitous discussion) angry and bitter.
events as fires, hurricanes, and floods"] "an acrimonious dispute about wages"]

45. congenial –
[(of a person) pleasing or liked on account of
having qualities or interests that are similar to
one's own;
like-minded, compatible
"his need for some congenial company"
(of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because
suited to one's taste or inclination;
pleasant, pleasing,
"he went back to a climate more congenial
to his cold stony soul"
46. dour – [relentlessly severe, stern, or

gloomy in manner or appearance.
"a hard, dour, humourless fanatic"]
47.

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1 permission 6 identical
2 receive 7 puzzled
3 concentrate 8 sprained

4 seeing 9 behaviour
5 technique 10 calculator

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NAME: __________________________ SUBJECT: ENGLISH DICTATION

2. fervent [having or displaying a passionate 9. grouchy [irritable and bad-tempered; grumpy;

4. languorous – [characterized by tiredness 11. egregious – [outstandingly bad; shocking.

5. platitudinous - [(of a remark or 12. arbitrary – [based on random choice or personal

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16. treacherous - [guilty of or involving 24. gnarly - [difficult, dangerous, or challenging.

18. propitious - [giving or indicating a 26 voracious - [wanting or devouring great

19. adroit - [clever or skilful. 27. dexterous - [showing or having skill,

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32. conscientious - [wishing to do one's 39. picturesque – [(of a place or building)

33. avaricious – [having or showing an 40. grotesque – [comically or repulsively ugly or

35. gluttonous - [excessively greedy. 42. ruminative - [expressing or involving deep

37. calamitous -[involving calamity; 44. acrimonious - [(typically of speech or

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46. dour – [relentlessly severe, stern, or

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