Vocabulary class 10

Vocabulary class 10

It can be a scary experience taking the CBSE class 10 board exam, but I am sharing sample papers to help you prepare.

Each chapter also contains some difficult words, and you can check out their meanings. Some chapters will be on this blog and the rest we will cover during our vocabulary class in English vocabulary class 10.

Incase you want to have better writing skills, get the transition words list as it will help you score good marks in your board Exams.

A Letter To God – Vocabulary class 10

Dotted: Packed with
Crest: The top of a hill
Downpour: Heavy rainfall
Intimately: Very closely
Regarded- Given special consideration
Draped- to cover or adorn someone or something.
Hailstones- Pellets of hail
Resemble- Look Like or Share some qualities with (someone or something); resemble.
Exposing- uncovering something to make it visible.
Plague – The invading or multiplying of an animal that is harmful in a destructive manner.
Locusts- Groups of insects that destroy crops by flying in large groups
solitary: Existing alone; feeling alone.
Conscience- a sense of right and wrong within.
ox of a man- Workaholic
daybreak- When daylight first appears in the morning
Pesos- Mexico, several Latin American countries, and the Philippines use the peso as their basic monetary unit
Amiable- Friendliness and Pleasantness
Correspondence- The exchange of letters between two people.
Goodwill- a feeling or attitude of friendship, helpfulness, or cooperation
Resolution- an act of doing or not doing something.
obliged- greatly appreciated
contentment- feeling satisfied

Nelson Mandela – The Long Walk to Freedom – Vocabulary class 10

Dawned- (the beginning of a day)
Pleasantly- bringing pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness; satisfying
Besieged- enclosed in a ring of force
Dignitaries- persons of high rank or office who are considered important.
Sandstone- a sedimentary rock that consists of sand or quartz grains cemented together. Sandstone typically has red, yellow, or brown coloring.
Amphitheatre- a theater open to the outdoors
Supremacy- having superior authority, power, or status than others
Deputy- the second in command
Sworn- sworn under oath; committing to stay in a specific position
Pledged- to be solemnly committed (to someone or something).
Assembled- when people gather in one place for a common purpose
Confer- granting
Glory- an honorable position
Outlaws- South Africa had previously broken diplomatic relations with many countries as a result of its apartheid policy
On our own soil- on our own soil
Possession- possession of something
Dignity- Having the quality of being respected.
Emancipation- the act of becoming free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Liberate- to set free; to release
Bondage- being enslaved
Discrimination- a difference in treatment or treatment that is unfavorable
Deprivation- a society lacking material benefits that are considered basic necessities
Oppression- cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority for a long time.
Glorious- bringing fame or admiration, or worthy of it.
Reign- to rule or govern
Awe- blown away
Spectacular- stunning in a dramatic and captivating manner
Array- the display is impressive
Troop- a soldier or member of the armed forces
Precision- exactness
Bedecked- embellished
Unmindful- not aware or conscious
Chevron- a pattern that looks like a V
Trail- a chain of events
Symbolised- serve as a symbol
Lyrics- the words to a song
Despised- disliked, regarded with great disdain
Overwhelmed- have a strong emotional impact
Erected- erected; constructed
Racial domination- power held by one race over another
Inhumane-brutal, cruel
Overturned- turned backwards.
Unimaginable- unable to be imagined
Patriots- a person who vigorously defends his country from enemies and vigorously supports it
Apartheid- racial segregation based on policy or practice
Profound- extremely strong or intense
Unintended- not intended
Comrades- members of an organization who are colleagues or fellow members
Resilience- overcoming hardships and recovering from them
Defies- refuses to comply
Triumph- an outstanding achievement or victory
Grimmest- gloomiest or most serious
Glimmer- show a faint wavering light
Pushed to our limits- our capacity to bear pain has been tested to its limit
Reassure- express yourself in a way that removes doubt
Obligations- the act of performing a duty or committing to something
Civil- polite, courteous, and helpful
Inclination- behavior based on natural tendencies
Inevitably- without a doubt
Twilight- a period of half-light and semi-darkness
Secrecy- Keeping something secret
Rebellion- the act or process of resisting authority, conventions, or rules
Stream- a narrow, small river
Mealies- a plant that grows maize
Abided- complied
Boyhood- the period of growing up as a boy
Illusion- a false perception or belief
Transitory- not long-lasting
Yearned- longing intensely for something
Curtailed- made less; restricted
Dignity- a quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
Frightened- frightened or anxious
Monk- an individual who belongs to a religious order of men and is bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
Virtuous- possessing or displaying high moral standards
Indivisible- not able to be divided or separated
Prejudice- the dislike of something without any good reason

Two Stories about Flying – Part 1 – Vocabulary class 10

Seagull- a bird with short legs, long wings, and white and grey feathers that lives near the sea
Ledge- a narrow horizontal shelf projecting from a wall (or in this case, a cliff)
Brink- the edge of land before steep slopes or bodies of water
Expanse- an area that is wide and continuous
Flapped- When a bird is flying or preparing to fly, it moves its wings up and down
Muster- to assemble
Plunge- jumping or diving
Shrilly- having a high pitched and piercing voice
Upbraiding- scolding
Herring- a type of sea fish with soft fins
Devour- eat as quickly as possible
Cackle- loudly and harshly laugh
Cowardice- an inability to act bravely
Ascending the sky- climbing upwards
Preening- Its feathers must be tidied and cleaned
Hump- a raised mass of earth or land with a rounded shape
Scrapped- to be discarded
Derisively- ridiculing or expressing contempt for someone.
Plaintively- depressing
Uttered- to make a sound with the voice
Halted- no longer moving
Monstrous- abominable
Seized- captured
Headlong- in the direction of the head
Soaring- rising in the air or flying high
Swooped- (especially a bird) moving quickly downwards
Curvetting- Jumping on the hind legs
Shrieking- sounds that are high-pitched and piercing
Shrilly- in a loud and forceful manner
Ridges- long and narrow hilltops, mountain ranges, or watersheds
Cawed- uttered a caw
Beckoning- gesturing

Two Stories About Flying – Part 2 – Vocabulary class 10

Compass- a device used to determine direction
Runway- the hard ground along which aircraft take off and land
Frightened- scared
Followed- hunted
Obedient- a person who obeys
Glad- pleased
Radar- a device that measures aircraft, ships, and other objects by beaming radio waves at them and detecting their presence, direction, distance, and speed back at the transmitter.
Strangely- in an odd way

From the diary of Anne Frank – Vocabulary class 10

Musings- an introspective period
Listless- uninterested or Not energetic
Brooding- a deep thought about something that makes one sad, angry, or worried.
Prompted- arouse
Confide- to tell someone one trusts private information
Liable- probably (here)
Enhance- improve the quality, value, or extent by intensifying, increasing, or extending.
Plunge- take a quick dive or jump
Adorable- charming
Emigrated- permanently settling in another country after leaving one’s own.
Plunked- to place on the ground
Farewell- the act of parting or of leaving someone
Intended- anticipated
Solemn- sincere in its nature
Dedication- being committed
Quaking- shaking or trembling
Staked- placed a bet, lost
Pleading- making an emotional appeal
Glances- a brief or hurried glance
Outbursts- the sudden release of strong emotions
Dummies- objects designed to serve as substitutes for real or usual objects
Unpredictable- Not able to be predicted
Not to lose heart- To not discouraged
Old fogey- a person who has a traditional outlook on life
Annoyed- somewhat angry; irritated
Chatterbox- a talkative person who enjoys chatting
Jotted- to write quickly (something)
Ramble- talk or write at length in a confused or insignificant manner
Convincing- able to persuading someone to accept something as true; strong
Trait- a characteristic
Inherited- a genetic trait inherited from a parent or ancestor.
Proceeded- began a course of action
Incorrigible- Not capable of being corrected
Mistress- a woman who controls or has authority over others
Roared- smiled (here)
Ingenuity- the ability to be inventive, clever, and original
Verse- a piece of writing that is metrically arranged and has a rhyme scheme
Ridiculous- absurd or deserving of ridicule
Contrary- having a different nature, meaning, or direction

The Hundred Dresses Part 1 – Vocabulary class 10

Scuffling of feet- the movement of feet on the ground in a noisy, dragging manner

Hopscotch- markings on the ground are crossed by children by jumping over them

Nudge- gently pushing someone

Incredulously- unwilling to believe

Courteous- polite and respectful

Stolidly- consisting of calm, dependable behaviour, and showing little emotion or movement

Exaggerated- emphasizing too much

Shrieks- shouts

Her eyes dull- she wants them to be bright, lively, and vibrant

Bullies- people who harm or frighten others over time and force them to do things that they do not want to do.

Mistreated- mistreating someone

Absentmindedly- inattentive

Shuddered- to shake or tremble

Disguise- conceal the identity of something by giving it a different appearance

Scarcely- barely

Trimmings- decorative elements

Sash- a long strip of cloth worn over the shoulder or around the waist, usually as part of an official uniform

Pretended- untrue

Admiration- a warm expression of approval and respect

Drizzling- lightly raining

Hurried- on the go

Gasped- exhaled with a wide open mouth, due to pain or amazement.

Ledge- an end table

Windowsill- the bottom portion of a window; also referred to as a sill

Dazzling- strikingly beautiful, talented, or impressive

Lavish- breathtaking

Admiringly- with a sense of respect or approval

Murmured- to speak quietly or clearly

Assembled- gathered in one place for a common goal

The Hundred Dresses – Part II

Listened closely- paid attention to what was being said

Damp and dismal- wet and sad (here, meaning hopeless)

Forbidding- threatening or unfriendly

(To) make amends- to show one’s regret through another action

Picking on someone- criticizing them

Cornucopias- decorative containers filled with flowers and fruits.

Holly- Having red berries and dark green prickly leaves, this shrub is characterized by small white flowers. Decorations for Christmas are made from it.

1 – Glimpses of India A baker from Goa – Vocabulary class 10

Reminiscing nostalgically- recalling fond memories

Loaves- (plural form of loaf) a piece of bread shaped and baked in one piece that can be sliced

Vanished- suddenly and completely disappear

Moulders- those who shape dough into shapes

Furnaces- structures in which materials are heated to very high temperatures inside an enclosed space

Extinguished- to put an end to the burning of a fire

Heralding- publicizing

Pader- Portuguese for baker

Companion- someone one spends most of the time with

Jingling- creating a metallic ringing sound

staff – staff sticks

Rebuke- expressing disapproval; a scolding

Fragrance- a sweet, pleasant odor

Parapet- a wall that provides protection at a low level

bangles- here, the bread called ‘Kankon’ is shaped like a bangle

Feast- a big meal, usually for celebrations

bolinhas – coconut cookies

Plump physique- pleasant fatness

Open testimony- a statement of character or quality made in public

2 – Glimpses of India Coorg

Drifted from- hair gently carried it

Martial- pertaining to war

Canopies- forms a shelter by covering trees with roofs

Prime- here, the best

Invigorating- strong (in this case)

Mainstream- a tradition followed by most people

Tales of Valour- tales of bravery and courage, usually during wartime

Mischief- the act of playing around

Descent- source of descent

Most decorated- the most awards for bravery received during a war

Ripple effect- When an object drops into water or a slight breeze causes a small wave to appear on the surface

Mahouts- people who ride elephants, care for them, and work with them

Laidback- Taking it easy, not rushing

Rafting- floating on a raft (a platform made of planks tied together) in a river

Canoeing- paddling a long, narrow boat down a river

Rappelling- using a rope to slide down a cliff.

Trails- walking trails

Panoramic view- a view of a large area

3 – Glimpses of India Tea from Assam

Chai- Indian tea

Sa’ab- either Sir or Sahab

Exclaimed- cried out in surprise suddenly

Steaming- very hot

Paddy fields- fields where rice is grown

Backdrop- something behind or beyond

As far as eye could see- until it becomes too far away and too small to see

Dwarfing- appearing insignificant in comparison with other things

Sturdy- durable

Amidst- in the midst of

Billowing- flowing or moving outward

Concentration- clustering

Ascetic- strictly abstaining from indulgences, usually out of religious conviction.

Banished- disposed of

Clattered- (train brakes making loud noises)

Veered- turned in a different direction

Gravel- rounded stones that are often mixed with sand

Pruned- removed from trees

Sprouting period- the period in which a plant begins to sprout new leaves (second harvest in a season).

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