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Grade 10 Vocabulary Builder

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📚 Part 1: Vocabulary Matching

Instructions: Match each word with its correct definition by writing the letter in the circle.

1. Aesthetic
2. Candid
3. Coherent
4. Disdain
5. Elicit
A. To draw out or bring forth a response
B. Honest and straightforward
C. Relating to beauty or artistic taste
D. Logical and well-organised
E. Contempt or scorn
6. Intrinsic
7. Nuance
8. Pervasive
9. Resilience
10. Validate
F. Ability to recover from difficulties
G. A subtle difference in meaning or expression
H. Spreading widely throughout
I. Essential; belonging naturally
J. To confirm or support

📝 Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Complete each sentence using the appropriate vocabulary word from the word bank.

Word Bank: aesthetic, candid, coherent, disdain, elicit, intrinsic, nuance, pervasive, resilience, validate

1. The artist's _____________ sense was evident in every carefully chosen color and texture.

2. Her _____________ response to the interview question impressed the hiring committee.

3. The professor's lecture was so _____________ that every student could follow the complex argument.

4. The smell of fresh bread was _____________ throughout the entire bakery.

5. The teacher used thought-provoking questions to _____________ deeper thinking from her students.

🔄 Part 3: Synonyms and Antonyms

Instructions: For each vocabulary word, write one synonym and one antonym. Use a dictionary if needed.

1. Resilience

Synonym:

Antonym:

2. Disdain

Synonym:

Antonym:

3. Validate

Synonym:

Antonym:

4. Intrinsic

Synonym:

Antonym:

5. Coherent

Synonym:

Antonym:

6. Pervasive

Synonym:

Antonym:

🧩 Part 4: Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

Instructions: Use the vocabulary words to complete the crossword puzzle below. Use the clues to help you.

1 2 3
A E C
S S A
T I N
H L D
E I I
T E D
I N 4
C C D I
E I N
S T
D R
A I
I N
N S
I
C

Across:

1. Relating to beauty or artistic taste (9 letters)

3. Honest and straightforward (6 letters)

Down:

2. Ability to recover from difficulties (10 letters)

4. Essential; belonging naturally (9 letters)

✍️ Part 5: Context Sentences

Instructions: Use each vocabulary word in a complete sentence that shows you understand its meaning.

1. Coherent:

2. Pervasive:

3. Nuance:

4. Validate:

5. Elicit:

🎯 Part 6: Creative Writing Challenge

Instructions: Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about a memorable experience you've had. You must use at least 5 vocabulary words from this worksheet in your paragraph. Underline each vocabulary word you use.

Vocabulary words to choose from: aesthetic, candid, coherent, disdain, elicit, intrinsic, nuance, pervasive, resilience, validate

Vocabulary words used:

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