English Vocabulary · Grade 10 Live Review Preview
10th Grade Vocabulary Words
Tenth-grade reading asks learners to move confidently among literary analysis, argument, source evaluation, laboratory science, mathematics, computing, history, economics, psychology, philosophy, and the arts. This level emphasizes precise academic language, disciplinary meanings, connotation, word relationships, and the ability to interpret unfamiliar vocabulary in demanding context.
This independently authored 800-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty-three pages of up to thirty-five words. Pages containing words 1–500 include five cloze questions drawn only from that enhanced range; words 501–800 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while expanded practice is developed. Every row includes an editable subject-field label and a conservative word-study note about transparent affixes, compound structure, capitalization, or dictionary base forms. The cited sources calibrate range and difficulty only; all learner-facing definitions, examples, quizzes, and descriptions are original KSSR copy.
Please note: the vocabulary lists for grades 9~11 have been selected to ensure no overlap with the previous grade level. If the words are too specialized or difficult for you, please go back to grade levels 4~8 and review the words on those pages.
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| # | Word | Details | Meaning | Sample sentence |
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| 421 | exponential equation | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: exponential + equation. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 指数方程式 | Taking logarithms helped solve the exponential equation. |
| 422 | logarithm | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Base-form focus: logarithm is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 対数 | The base-ten logarithm of one thousand is three. |
| 423 | logarithmic function | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: logarithmic + function. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 対数関数 | The logarithmic function increases slowly as its input grows. |
| 424 | common logarithm | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: common + logarithm. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 常用対数 | The common logarithm of one hundred is two. |
| 425 | natural logarithm | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: natural + logarithm. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 自然対数 | The natural logarithm appears in continuous growth models. |
| 426 | logarithmic property | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: logarithmic + property. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 対数特性 | A logarithmic property changes the logarithm of a product into a sum. |
| 427 | change-of-base formula | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: change + of + base + formula. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 塩基交換式 | The change-of-base formula lets the calculator evaluate a base-seven logarithm. |
| 428 | exponential model | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: exponential + model. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 指数モデル | The exponential model predicts bacterial growth under stable conditions. |
| 429 | angle measure | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: angle + measure. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 角度測定 | The angle measure can be expressed in degrees or radians. |
| 430 | degree measure | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: degree + measure. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 程度の尺度 | A right angle has a degree measure of ninety. |
| 431 | radian measure | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: radian + measure. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | ラジアン単位 | A half rotation has a radian measure of pi. |
| 432 | unit circle | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: unit + circle. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 単位円 | Coordinates on the unit circle give cosine and sine values. |
| 433 | reference angle | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: reference + angle. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 基準角度 | The reference angle helps determine the trigonometric values in any quadrant. |
| 434 | terminal side | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: terminal + side. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 端子側 | The terminal side of 120 degrees lies in the second quadrant. |
| 435 | coterminal angle | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: coterminal + angle. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 共端子角 | Thirty degrees and 390 degrees are a coterminal angle pair. |
| 436 | sine | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Base-form focus: sine is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. サイン 2. 正弦 | The sine of thirty degrees is one half. |
| 437 | cosine | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Base-form focus: cosine is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. コサイン 2. 余弦 | The cosine of sixty degrees is one half. |
| 438 | tangent | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Base-form focus: tangent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 接線 | The tangent of forty-five degrees equals one. |
| 439 | cosecant | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Base-form focus: cosecant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. 余割 2. コセカント | The cosecant is undefined when sine equals zero. |
| 440 | secant | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Base-form focus: secant is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 割線 | The secant of sixty degrees equals two. |
| 441 | cotangent | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Base-form focus: cotangent is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context. | 1. コタンジェント 2. 余接 | The cotangent of forty-five degrees equals one. |
| 442 | trigonometric identity | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: trigonometric + identity. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 三角恒等式 | The equation sine squared x plus cosine squared x equals one is a trigonometric identity. |
| 443 | Pythagorean identity | proper noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: Pythagorean + identity. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | ピタゴラス的アイデンティティ | The basic Pythagorean identity relates sine squared and cosine squared. |
| 444 | law of sines | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: law + of + sines. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 正弦の法則 | The law of sines found the missing side from two angles and one side. |
| 445 | law of cosines | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: law + of + cosines. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 余弦の法則 | The law of cosines found the third side when two sides and the included angle were known. |
| 446 | periodic function | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: periodic + function. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 周期関数 | Sine is a periodic function with period two pi. |
| 447 | phase shift | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: phase + shift. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 位相シフト | The cosine graph has a phase shift of pi over two to the right. |
| 448 | random variable | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: random + variable. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 確率変数 | The number of rainy days this week is a random variable. |
| 449 | discrete random variable | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: discrete + random + variable. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 離散確率変数 | The number rolled on a die is a discrete random variable. |
| 450 | continuous random variable | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: continuous + random + variable. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 連続確率変数 | Exact rainfall depth is a continuous random variable. |
| 451 | probability distribution | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: probability + distribution. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 確率分布 | The probability distribution shows that seven is the most likely sum of two dice. |
| 452 | expected value | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: expected + value. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 希望 | The game's expected value is negative for the player. |
| 453 | binomial distribution | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: binomial + distribution. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 二項分布 | The binomial distribution models heads in twenty fair coin tosses. |
| 454 | geometric distribution | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: geometric + distribution. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | 幾何分布 | The geometric distribution models how many rolls occur before the first six. |
| 455 | sampling distribution | noun StudyField: Grade 10 mathematics, statistics, and computing term Word study: Term structure: sampling + distribution. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit. | サンプリング分布 | The sampling distribution of the mean becomes narrower as sample size increases. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
Angles, Samples, and Limits
Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
A trigonometric identity is true for every angle in its domain; the Pythagorean identity is a familiar example. An angle may be expressed with degree measure or radian measure without changing its physical size. In statistics, a sampling distribution is different: it describes how a statistic varies across many possible samples.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What is a Pythagorean identity?
It is a kind of trigonometric identity.
2. Do degree and radian measure change an angle's size?
No, they are different units for the same angle.
3. What does a sampling distribution describe?
It describes variation in a statistic across samples.
Vocabulary quiz
Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.
Vocabulary chart page
This page focuses on the word chart. Reading passages appear once in each three-page group, while cloze quizzes remain in the established enhanced range for this level.
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Common Core: Language Standards for Grades 9–10
- OpenStax: Biology 2e
- OpenStax: Chemistry 2e
- OpenStax: Algebra and Trigonometry 2e
- OpenStax: World History, Volume 2
- OpenStax: Psychology 2e
- OpenStax: Introduction to Philosophy
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
- The Princeton Review, Word Smart: Building an Educated Vocabulary (Privately Owned KSSR Materials; bibliographic calibration only).

