1. 10th Grade Vocabulary List Including Synonyms 1
Accentuate, Emphasize, Stress Cancellation, Annulment, Abrogation
Adept, Skilled, Able, Expert Canine, Dog, Cur, Hound, Pooch
Affront, Insult, Offend, Encounter Capillary, Blood vessel, Vein, Tube
Allay, Ease, Alleviate, Reduce, Quell Carnivorous, Predatory, Rapacious
Allure, Attraction, Charm, Charisma Cater, Supply, Furnish, Procure
Amphitheater, Pit, Coliseum Chagrin, Trauma, Mishap, Calamity
Animation, Ebullience, Vitality Chronic, Habitual, Inveterate, Perpetual
Annihilate, Destroy, Exterminate Clientele, Customers, Constituency
Annul, Rescind, Invalidate, Revoke Colleague, Coworker, Peer, Associate
Anonymous, Unnamed, Unknown Collegiate, Scholastic, Erudite
Apex, Peak, Summit, Apogee, Point Communicable, Contagious, Infectious
Appalling, Frightful, Repulsive Comparative, Similar, Parallel,
Appropriation, Allotment, Seizure Analogous, Near, Matching
Ardor, Fervor, Zeal, Lust, Passion Compile, Collect, Amass, Cull
Artisan, Creator, Virtuoso, Artist Complement, Supplement, Aggregate,
Assess, Appraise, Value, Judge, Weigh Full measure, Troupe, Complete
Atrocious, Horrible, Cruel, Savage Component, Composing, Intrinsic, Part
Auditory, Heard, Aural, Audible Compulsion Urgency, Obsession
Automation, Computerization, Concept, Theory, Notion, Belief
Mechanization, Cybernetics Conclusive, Definitive, Decisive,
Axiom, Self-evident truth, Maxim, Absolute, Irrefutable, Ultimate
Adage, Platitude Confound, Confuse, Perplex, Baffle
Consolidate, Combine, Blend, Fortify
Bane, Curse, Plague, Scourge, Evil, Consultant, Guide, Advisor, Guru
Banter, Banter, Banter, Banter, Contemptible, Ignoble, Base, Vile
Bauble, Trinket, Ornament, Toy Contraband, Illicit, Smuggling
Bedlam, Madhouse, Clamor, Chaos Convalescent, Recuperating, Healing
Befall, Happen, Occur, Come to pass Conveyance, Transport, Vehicle
Belated, Late, Overdue, Remiss Convulsion, Paroxysm, Commotion
Belie, Mislead, Deceive, Repudiate, Cosmic, Vast, Universal, Empyrean
Gainsay, Disagree Courier, Herald, Messenger, Runner
Benefactor, Helper, Patron, Protector Credentials, Documents, Papers,
Benevolent, Altruistic, Philanthropic, Vouchers
Bereaved, Dispossessed, Bereft Creditor, Collector, Consignee
Betroth, Engage, Espouse, Affiance Crucial, Acute, Intense, Fierce
Bevel, Angle, Cant, Tool, Miter Crypt, Tomb, Sepulcher, Vault
Bevy, Flock, Gaggle, Pride, Swarm Cryptic, Ambiguous, Enigmatic
Bland, Insipid, Balmy, Amiable, Suave Cull, Collect, Amass, Compile
Bogus, Forged, Spurious, Phony, False Cumulative, Increasing, Intensifying
Boisterous, Noisy, Clamorous, Rowdy Curtail, Reduce, Abridge, Blunt
Bolster, Reinforce, Support, Sustain Curvature, Bend, Arch, Camber
Brandish, Wave, Flourish, Threaten Cynical, Misanthropic, Alienated
Buttress, Prop, Support, Bolster, Brace
Daily, Frequently, Once a day
Callous, Hard, Obdurate, Apathetic, Debit, Debt, Charge, Liability
Obtuse, Indifferent, Torpid Debutante, Belle, Coquette

2. 10th Grade Vocabulary List Including Synonyms 2
Default, Failure, Error, Lack Dominant, Ascendant, Commanding,
Deficient, Inadequate, Insufficient Assertive, Imperious, Authoritative
Defile, Corrupt, Debase, Violate, Hurt Dormant, Fallow, Latent, Inert
Deflation, Depreciation, Devaluation Dote, Love, Adore, Coddle, Indulge
Deft, Skilled, Adroit, Apt, Dexterous Dregs, Residue,Sediment, Scum, Rabble
Deity, God, Supreme Being, Source Droll, Jocose, Ludicrous, Buffoon,Jester
Delve, Investigate, Probe, Search Duct, Conduit, Channel, Cylinder, Canal
Demented, Deranged, Fanatic, Lunatic Dupe, Victim, Fool, Hoax, Con
Demolition, Razing, Annihilation Dynamic, Vigorous, Charismatic, Potent
Demoralize, Pervert, Deprave, Weaken,
Daunt, Enfeeble, Dishearten Eccentric, Quaint, Queer, Original
Demure, Prim, Modest, Coy, Staid Elongate, Stretch, Extend, Protract
Dependent, Contingent, Inferior, Eloquent, Fluent, Articulate, Persuasive
Helpless, Ward Emancipate, Liberate, Deliver
Depreciate, Devaluate, Belittle, Embellish, Adorn, Flourish, Amplify
Denigrate, Disparage, Vilify Emboss, Engrave, Stamp, Imprint
Designate, Appoint, Allocate, Delegate Embryo, Zygote, Fetus, Germ
Despondent, Depressed, Forlorn Emit, Beam, Circulate, Utter
Deteriorate, Decline, Regress Encampment, Tents, Campsite, Camp
Devastate, Desolate, Despoil Enhance, Heighten, Intensify, Embellish
Dialect, Idiom, Vernacular, Subgroup, Enlighten, Edify, Acquaint, Illumine
Language, Tongue, Jargon Enrapture, Enchant, Enthrall, Allure
Diaphragm, Contraceptive, Ensemble, Aggregate, Garb, Troupe
Prophylactic, Chest Enthrall, Fascinate, Enchant, Enslave
Dignitary, Notable, Luminary, Enumerate, Count, Cite, Recapitulate
Personage, Celebrity, Star Enunciate, Proclaim, Articulate
Dilate, Expand, Distend, Amplify Equilibrium, Balance, Stability
Dilemma, Impasse, Mire, Quandary Eradicate, Obliterate, Annihilate
Diligent, Assiduous, Indefatigable Esteem, Deference, Valuation, Revere,
Dirge, Chant, Lament, Requiem, Cry Deem
Disconcert, Bewilder, Unnerve, Abash Ethical, Conscientious, Scrupulous
Discretion, Choice, Option, Alternative Evaluate, Judge, Appraise, Rank
Disillusion, Deceive, Frustrate, Evasion, Avoidance, Subterfuge,
Disgruntle, Disappoint, Dissatisfy Equivocation, Sophistry
Disintegrate,Dilapidate,Decay, Crumble Exasperate, Rile, Exacerbate
Dispel, Disperse, Dissipate, Deploy, Exotic, Foreign, Extrinsic, Romantic
Scatter Exploit, Achievement, Feat, Escapade
Dispensary, Hospital, Infirmary, Clinic, Expressly, Categorically, Specifically
Dispense, Apportion, Allot, Dole, Direct Exuberant, Ardent, Abundant
Displacement, Discharge, Removal
Disreputable, Infamous, Ignominious Fallacy, Sophism, Deceit, Quibble
Dissect, Dismember, Divide, Scrutinize Feasible, Achievable, Suitable, Probable
Disuse, Abolition, Neglect, Abandon Feign, Concoct, Counterfeit, Imagine
Diverse, Disparate, Divergent, Distinct Ferret, Hunt, Search, Seek, Unearth
Dogged, Tenacious, Resolute, Obstinate Fictitious, Chimerical, Mock, Sham
Finale, End, Denouement, Close, Finish

3. 10th Grade Vocabulary List Including Synonyms 3
Flail, Hit, Batter, Strike, Beat, Whip Humility, Docility, Modesty, Meekness
Flange, Projection, Bulge, Tab, Ear Hybrid, Mixture, Mutt, Cross, Mongrel
Flaunt, Display, Brandish, Exhibit Hypocrite, Fraud, Knave, Dissimulator
Focal, Middle, Median, Equidistant Hysteria, Paroxysm, Frenzy, Delirium
Foible, Defect, Frailty, Peculiarity
Folio, Collection, Horde, Abundance Idiom, Jargon, Dialect, Vernacular
Foreshorten, Shorten Illegitimate, Lawless, Illicit, Illegal
Formulate, Form, Draft, Conceive Illogical, Absurd, Untenable, Specious
Forum, Patio, Quadrangle, Court Illustrious, Distinguished, Eminent
Fraught, Industrious, Assiduous, Busy Immature, Youthful, Unreasoning
Frivolous, Trivial, Paltry, Foolish Immeasurable, Vast, Infinite
Frontage, Facade, Anterior, Bow Impartial, Equitable, Unbiased
Froth, Ferment, Effervescence, Bubbles Impeach, Arraign, Accuse, Indict
Frugal, Spartan, Parsimonious, Chary Imperative, Crucial, Critical, Urgent
Frustrate, Baffle, Bilk, Defeat, Buffalo Imperial, Noble, Sovereign, August
Furtive, Stealthy, Clandestine, Covert, Impersonal, Aloof, Indifferent
Surreptitious, Elusive, Sly Impertinent, Insolent, Incongruous,
Futile, Vain, Barren, Unimportant Inane
Impoverish, Bankrupt, Squander
Gala, Festive, Splendid, Affair, Carnival Impregnate, Procreate, Permeate,
Gaseous, Volatile, Vaporous Imbue
Genteel, Polite, Cultured, Aristocratic Inaccessible, Unattainable, Unreachable
Germinate, Sprout, Gestate, Hatch Incandescent, Intense, Radiant
Girth, Circumference, Perimeter, Size Incision, Slit, Gash, Laceration
Glaze, Finish, Vitrify, Varnish, Encrust Inclination, Propensity, Proclivity
Glean, Gather, Garner, Cull, Extract Inclusive, Encompassing, Comprising
Glib, Fluent, Loquacious, Artful, Facile Incorporate, Merge, Embody, Fuse
Glutton, Gourmand, Epicure, Hog, Pig Incriminate, Accuse, Implicate, Ensnare
Gore, Carnage, Slaughter, Massacre Indisposed, Ailing, Averse, Loath
Granulate, Shred, Pulverize, Crystallize Induce, Persuade, Impel, Engender
Gratify, Enchant, Indulge, Delight Inducement, Incentive, Stimulus
Grotesque, Hideous, Absurd, Ugly Inert, Idle, Static, Paralyzed, Immobile
Grovel, Cringe, Cower, Implore, Snivel Inevitable, Certain, Inescapable
Guerrilla, Rebel, Insurgent, Seditious Infatuate, Arouse, Ardent, Glow
Infernal, Plutonian, Hellish, Stygian
Hapless, Disastrous, Doomed, Luckless Infidel, Atheist, Heretic, Agnostic
Havoc, Desolation, Devastation, Waste Inkling, Innuendo, Inference, Glimpse
Heirloom, Heritage, Legacy, Birthright Inquisitive, Curious, Scrutinizing
Heritage, Estate, Legacy, Culture Insufferable, Intolerable, Agonizing
Hew, Hack, Sever, Chop, Shape, Form Intensity, Vigor, Passion, Anxiety
Hoax, Fraud, Deceit, Ruse, Lie Intolerable, Unbearable, Insufferable
Horticulture, Gardening, Agriculture Intolerant, Biased, Bigoted, Dictatorial
Hovel, Hut, Shack, Shed, Pigsty Intuition, Insight, Perception
Humbug, Hoax, Sham, Imposter, Dupe Invertebrate, Weakling, Coward
Humdrum, Dull, Mundane, Common Invigorating, Stimulating, Exhilarating
Humiliate, Denigrate, Debase, Demean Invincible, Indomitable, Unyielding

4. 10th Grade Vocabulary List Including Synonyms 4
Invoke, Conjure, Beg, Enforce, Enact Oratory, Elocution, Rhetoric, Discourse
Ire, Rage, Vexation, Wrath, Fury Ordinance, Mandate, Statute, Edict
Irony, Sarcasm, Satire, Derision, Humor Organic, Natural, Vital
Organism, Creature, Living being
Jargon, Babble, Idiom, Lingo, Slang Overture, Advance, Prelude, Approach
Laborious, Arduous, Diligent Panorama, Scenery, Vista, Tableau
Lateral, Oblique, Sidelong, Side by side Parochial, Provincial, Intolerant
Legacy, Grant, Gift, Benefaction Parry, Evasion, Avert, Rebuff, Elude
Liability, Debt, Obligation, Burden Passé, Primitive, Ancient, Antediluvian
Linear, Lineal, Longitudinal, Direct Passive, Inert, Resigned, Receptive
Liquidate, Cash, Repay, Purge, Execute Paternal, Patriarchal, Indulgent
Listless, Lethargic, Indolent, Apathetic Patron, Client, Benefactor, Advocate
Patronize, Buy, Indulge, Tolerate
Magnitude, Bulk, Eminence, Degree Pensive, Musing, Ruminating, Serious
Mainstay, Pillar, Support, Heart Perception, Cognition, Thought
Malady, Ailment, Affliction, Disease Perseverance, Tenacity, Doggedness
Manipulate, Beguile, Exploit, Finesse Perspective, Viewpoint, Vista
Manor, Estate, Palace, Plantation Pertinent, Appropriate, Apt
Martial, Military, Warlike, Combative Pessimistic, Despairing, Fatalistic,
Materialize, Evolve, Appear, Loom Discouraging
Maternal, Motherly, Parental Petite, Diminutive, Miniature
Maul, Hammer, Trample, Mangle Phenomenal, Amazing, Unique
Mediocre, Average, Medium Pictorial, Illustrated, Graphic
Medley, Variety, Composition, Mixture Pigment, Stain, Tincture, Hue
Mire, Bog, Marsh, Fen, Quagmire, Ooze Pilgrimage, Excursion, Expedition
Misconception, Delusion, Fallacy Pinnacle, Apex, Eminence, Zenith
Momentum, Force, Impetus, Thrust Piteous, Deplorable, Doleful, Morose
Monologue, Digression, Discursion Plausible, Specious, Credible, Probable
Morbid, Gruesome, Morose, Gloomy Pliable, Supple, Limber, Malleable
Mutation, Change, Anomaly, Deviation Populate, Dwell, Inhabit, Occupy
Mystical, Dark, Abstruse, Enigmatic Portal, Ingress, Entry, Door, Access
Portly, Corpulent, Fat, Dignified, Grand
Narcotic, Dulling, Sedative, Opiate Precinct, Region, Ward, Environs
Narrate, Recount, Disclose, Reveal Predominant, Reigning, Ascendant
Necessitate, Compel, Oblige Pregnant, Expecting, Momentous
Negotiate, Arrange, Barter, Mediate Preliminary, Inductive, Prelude
Nonchalant, Apathetic, Effortless Prelude, Preface, Fugue, Preclusion
Nucleus, Gist, Crux, Hub, Pith Premature, Rash, Precipitate, Untimely
Preoccupy, Disquiet, Perturb, Distress
Obituary, Death notice, Eulogy Prestige, Prominence, Renown, Fame
Oblique, Slanting, Indirect, Askew Prevalent, Common, Accepted, Used
Oblivion, Blankness, Disregard, Void Profess, Affirm, Avow, Proclaim
Obnoxious, Offensive, Odious Proficient, Adept, Apt, Competent
Obscene, Foul, Crude, Gross Progression, Advancement, Climb
Opaque, Obscure, Nebulous, Enigmatic Prose, Writing, Story, Literature

5. 10th Grade Vocabulary List Including Synonyms 5
Providence, Destiny, Fate, Fortune, Lot Scrimmage, Struggle, Tussle
Provincial, Rural, Rustic, Unpolished Scrutinize, Examine, Inspect, Study
Prudent, Cautious, Discreet, Frugal Sear, Scorch, Singe, Char, Toast
Pulverize, Crush, Grind, Powder Secluded, Isolated, Private
Putrid, Fetid, Rank, Stagnant, Foul Sector, Region, Area, District
Sediment, Dregs, Residue, Silt
Qualm, Misgiving, Nausea, Queasiness Segment, Portion, Section, Divide
Quandary, Dilemma, Impasse, Mire Segregate, Isolate, Sequester, Seclude
Quell, Subdue, Quash, Allay, Lull Silhouette, Image, Contour, Profile
Simultaneous, Coexisting, Concurrent
Radiate, Glow, Diffuse, Disperse Skeptical, Doubtful, Quizzical, Cynical
Radical, Fundamental, Seditious, Rebel Skirmish, Scuffle, Scrimmage, Combat
Ratify, Approve, Endorse, Confirm Slothful, Lazy, Indolent, Sluggardly
Rational, Sensible, Discreet, Lucid Smelt, Refine, Melt in a furnace
Ravenous, Voracious, Insatiable Sodden, Saturated, Drenched, Steeped
Ravish, Charm, Enthrall, Rape, Abuse Solitude, Isolation, Privacy, Desert
Readjust, Regulate, Adapt, Calibrate Solvent, Sound, Liquid
Rebuff, Snub, Rebuke, Reject, Refuse Somber, Drab, Dismal, Dreary, Dire
Reconcile, Persuade, Appease, Adjust Spasm, Paroxysm, Fit, Seizure, Tic
Rectify, Amend, Improve, Correct Spontaneous, Impulsive, Automatic
Recuperate, Revive, Rally, Recover Stability, Strength, Constancy, Solidity
Reformatory, Penitentiary, Dungeon Stagnant, Inert, Putrid, Fetid, Listless
Reimburse, Remunerate, Compensate Stalwart, Robust, Gallant, Formidable
Reinstate, Replenish, Restore, Return Stance, Affectation, Pose, Position
Remittance, Grant, Stipend Sterile, Sanitary, Septic, Impotent, Arid
Rend, Rip, Dissever, Lacerate, Cleave Stigma, Shame, Infamy, Stain, Taint
Renovate, Refurbish, Revitalize Stimulate, Arouse, Incite, Provoke
Reorganize, Overhaul, Reconstruct Stolid, Impassive, Dispassionate
Reputable, Decent, Illustrious Strewn, Dispersed, Disseminated
Residue, Remnant, Remains, Surplus Stupefy, Stun, Daze, Astonish
Revel, Frolic, Gala, Carouse, Celebrate Stupor, Daze, Trance, Languor
Reverie, Trance, Muse, Preoccupation Suave, Sophisticated, Urbane, Smooth
Revert, Regress, Lapse, Recur Subside, Recede, Wane, Decline
Revoke, Repeal, Recant, Annul, Nullify Sundry, Various, Divers, Varied
Rhapsody, Rapture, Ecstasy, Bliss Superimpose, Lay over, Carpet
Rift, Fracture, Cleft, Rupture, Break Superlative, Supreme, Utmost
Ritual, Formal, Ceremony, Rite Symmetry, Regularity, Balance
Roster, Roll, Register, Directory, Index Synthetic, Artificial, Factitious
Rostrum, Prow, Front, Jib
Rue, Lament, Regret, Curse, Deplore Tabulate, Array, Order, Index
Rupture, Breach, Fracture, Hernia Taint, Infect, Defile, Besmirch, Sully
Tangent, Slope, Slant, Grade
Sally, Sortie, Attack, Embark Tantalize, Vex, Torture, Charm
Satire, Ridicule, Mockery, Parody Tart, Sour, Acid, Pie, Tangy
Saturate, Drench, Suffuse, Sate Tawdry, Sleazy, Gaudy, Cheap
Scope, Extent, Area, Reach, Range Temperance, Abstinence, Sobriety

6. 10th Grade Vocabulary List Including Synonyms 6
Theorem, Principle, Postulate, Thesis
Tier, Row, Array, Bank, Panel, Line
Timely, Opportune, Punctual, Prompt
Tolerable, Endurable, Bearable
Torrid, Fiery, Tropical, Passionate
Torso, Thorax, Trunk, Upper body
Transcribe, Duplicate, Clone
Transpose, Swap, Exchange
Tributary, Branch, Fork
Tumult, Disturbance, Ferment
Ultimate, Furthest, Final, Supreme
Ultimatum, Warning, Mandate
Uncouth, Rude, Awkward, Bizarre
Unerring, Accurate, Exact
Unify, Combine, Harmonize
Unkempt, Disorderly, Tousled
Urban, City, Civic, Municipal
Usage, Custom, Method, Practice
Variable, Fluctuating, Fickle
Vigil, Watch, Surveillance, Stakeout
Vigilant, Alert, Wary, Attentive
Visualize, Imagine, Envision
Vitality, Fervor, Vigor, Zest
Students are cautioned to remember that the words adjacent to
Waif, Urchin, Orphan, Foundling
each term are synonyms not definitions. Some words have
Wan, Pale, Ashen, Pallid, Pasty multiple meanings therefore there may be a wide range of
Wend, Thread, Ramble, Saunter meanings attached to synonymous terms. Many terms change
Whet, Hone, Strop, Sharpen, Stimulate, meanings and pronunciation based on what part of speech is
Arouse, Kindle, Spur, Awaken 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.)