GRADE 10 SPELLING WORDS

THIRD QUARTER
SY 2023-2024
SET 1

Spelling Word Pronunciation Meaning Sentence

techniques tek-ˈnēk  the manner in which technical details We learned some techniques for
(noun) are treated (as by a writer) or basic relieving stress.
physical movements are used (as by a
dancer)
introductory in-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē  of, relating to, or being a first step that In many ways, I wish this chapter
(adjective) sets something going or in proper had been the introductory chapter
perspective for the book.
thesis ˈthē-səs  a dissertation embodying results of The book's central thesis is that
(noun) original research and especially propaganda influences the masses
substantiating a specific view in important ways
argumentative är-gyə-ˈmen-tə-tiv  given to argument : tending The teacher poses a discussion
(adjective) to argue : having or showing a tendency issue that
to disagree or argue with other people requires argumentative reasoning
in an angry way and elaboration.
research ri-ˈsərch or ˈrē-ˌsərch  studious inquiry or examination She conducts research into the
(noun/verb)  the collecting of information about a causes of Alzheimer's disease.
particular subject

SET 2
Spelling Word Pronunciation Meaning Sentence
variety və-ˈrī-ə-tē  the quality or state of having different I was surprised by the variety of
(noun) forms or types the choices that were available.
 a number or collection of different
things especially of a particular class
informative in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv  imparting knowledge The SPFL brochure is very
(adjective) informative for the incoming Grade
7 students,
anecdote ˈa-nik-ˌdōt  a usually short narrative of an The Journalist tried to relieve the
(noun) interesting, amusing, or biographical tension by telling anecdotes of
incident Hettie Potter.
communication kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən  a process by which information is Better communication is a huge step
(noun) exchanged between individuals through toward peace.
a common system of symbols, signs, or
behavior
straightforward strāt-ˈfȯr-wərd  free from evasiveness or obscurity The owner's conclusion was
(adjective)  proceeding in a straight course or straightforward, yet not
manner unproblematic.

SET 3

Spelling Word Pronunciation Meaning Sentence

critique ˌ krə-ˈtēk or kri-ˈtēk  an act of criticizing She wrote a radical critique of the
(noun/verb)  to examine critically philosopher's early essays.
innovation i-nə-ˈvā-shən  a new idea, method, or device Innovation is key to the growth of
(noun)  the introduction of something new our society and economy.
spotlight ˈspät-ˌlīt  a projected spot of light used to In between her interactions with
(noun/verb) illuminate brilliantly a person, object, or people and the spotlight, she
group on a stage watched the world with worry and
 to direct attention to thoughtfulness.
recommendation re-kə-mən-ˈdā-shən  the act of recommending They may request letters
(noun)  something that recommends or of recommendation from
expresses commendation instructors, a résumé, or
transcripts.
impression im-ˈpre-shən  an often indistinct or imprecise notion My first impression of him was that
(noun) or remembrance he was a kind and thoughtful young
 an imitation or representation of salient man.
features in an artistic or theatrical
medium

SET 4
Spelling Word Pronunciation Meaning Sentence
formalism ˈfȯr-mə-ˌli-zəm  the practice or the doctrine of strict The defence of formalism is always
(noun) adherence to prescribed or that it serves to control an excess
external forms of feeling.
 marked attention to arrangement, style,
or artistic means (as in art or
literature) usually with corresponding
de-emphasis of content
metaphor ˈme-tə-ˌfȯr or ˈme-tə-ˌfər  a figure of speech in which a word or He used a metaphor and told us that
(noun) phrase literally denoting one kind of we had to figure out what he meant.
object or idea is used in place of
another to suggest a likeness
or analogy between them
imagery ˈi-mij-rē  pictures produced by an imaging system The author used imagery to better
(noun)  figurative language help the reader understand what
 mental images was happening.
symbolism ˈsim-bə-ˌli-zəm  the art or practice of He has always believed in the
(noun) using symbols especially by investing importance of symbolism in garden
things with a symbolic meaning or by art.
expressing the invisible or intangible by
means of visible or sensuous
representations
onomatopoiea ä-nə-ˌmä-tə-ˈpē-ə  the naming of a thing or action by a t may not surprise you to learn that
(noun) vocal imitation of the sound associated fizz, jingle, toot, and pop are
with it onomatopoeic in origin, but did you
 know the same is true of bounce,
tinker, and blimp?

SET 5

Spelling Word Pronunciation Meaning Sentence

moralist ˈmȯr-ə-list or ˈmär-ə-list  one who leads a moral life Those who live by junk journalism,
(noun)  a philosopher or writer concerned with the moralist in me proclaims, shall
moral principles and problems die by junk journalism.
ethical ˈe-thi-kəl  involving or expressing moral approval or He was convinced that the lower
(adjective) disapproval classes must fear God in order to
 conforming to accepted standards of be ethical.
conduct
approach ə-ˈprōch  to draw closer to If you have a problem, it is a good
(verb/noun)  to make advances to especially in order idea to approach council.
to create a desired result
 a particular manner of taking such steps
literature ˈli-tə-rə-ˌchur, ˈli-trə-ˌchur  writings in prose or verse Literature has always been a tribal
(noun) or ˈli-tər-ˌchur especially : writings having excellence of world, and the internet has only
form or expression and expressing ideas of made that worse.
permanent or universal interest

condemn kən-ˈdem  to declare to be reprehensible, wrong, The government condemns all acts
(verb) or evil usually after weighing evidence of terrorism.
and without reservation
 to pronounce guilty