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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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561Zollvereinproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Capitalization focus: this is a proper name, so its standard written form begins with a capital letter.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Zollverein encouraged economic ties while excluding Austria.
562Kulturkampfproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Capitalization focus: this is a proper name, so its standard written form begins with a capital letter.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Resistance from Catholic voters eventually weakened the Kulturkampf.
563scramble for Africanoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: scramble + for + Africa. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The scramble for Africa imposed borders with little regard for existing African societies.
564indirect rulenoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: indirect + rule. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.British administrators used indirect rule by assigning duties to recognized chiefs.
565direct rulenoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: direct + rule. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Direct rule replaced many local institutions with a European administrative hierarchy.
566assimilation policynoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: assimilation + policy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The assimilation policy offered limited citizenship to colonial subjects who adopted prescribed French institutions.
567extraterritorialitynoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Suffix focus: -ity commonly forms a noun naming a quality, state, or condition.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Unequal treaties granted some foreign merchants extraterritoriality in Chinese ports.
568Open Door Policyproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Open + Door + Policy. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Open Door Policy opposed exclusive trading zones controlled by a single foreign power.
569Boxer Rebellionproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Boxer + Rebellion. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.After the Boxer Rebellion, the Qing government was required to pay a large indemnity.
570Meiji Restorationproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Meiji + Restoration. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Meiji Restoration led to national institutions, industrial reforms, and a conscript army.
571Russo-Japanese Warproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Russo + Japanese + War. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Russo-Japanese War altered international perceptions of power in Asia.
572Sepoy Rebellionproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Sepoy + Rebellion. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.After the Sepoy Rebellion, the British Crown took direct control of India.
573Indian National Congressproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Indian + National + Congress. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Indian National Congress gradually expanded its demands from greater participation to self-government.
574Tanzimat reformsproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Tanzimat + reforms. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Tanzimat reforms proclaimed greater legal equality while strengthening central government.
575Young Turksproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Young + Turks. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Young Turks forced Sultan Abdulhamid II to restore parliamentary government.
576Balkan nationalismnoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Balkan + nationalism. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Balkan nationalism weakened Ottoman authority and intensified rivalry among neighboring states.
577Schlieffen Planproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Schlieffen + Plan. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Unexpected resistance and logistical problems disrupted the Schlieffen Plan in 1914.
578unrestricted submarine warfarenoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: unrestricted + submarine + warfare. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Germany's return to unrestricted submarine warfare helped bring the United States into World War I.
579Fourteen Pointsproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Fourteen + Points. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Fourteen Points called for open diplomacy and an association of nations.
580war guilt clausenoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: war + guilt + clause. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Many Germans viewed the war guilt clause as a humiliating accusation.
581Weimar Republicproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Weimar + Republic. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Weimar Republic faced political violence, economic crises, and fragile coalition governments.
582Dawes Planproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Dawes + Plan. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Dawes Plan temporarily eased financial pressure on Germany.
583hyperinflationnoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Suffix focus: -ation commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.During hyperinflation, German workers rushed to spend wages before prices rose again.
584Nuremberg Lawsproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Nuremberg + Laws. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Nuremberg Laws transformed racist ideology into state-enforced legal discrimination.
585Final Solutionproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Final + Solution. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Final Solution was implemented through deportations, mass shootings, ghettos, forced labor, and killing centers.
586Kristallnachtproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Capitalization focus: this is a proper name, so its standard written form begins with a capital letter.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Kristallnacht marked a severe escalation from legal persecution to open mass violence.
587Lebensraumnoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Base-form focus: Lebensraum is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The pursuit of Lebensraum helped drive Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union.
588blitzkriegnoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Base-form focus: blitzkrieg is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Germany used blitzkrieg tactics to overwhelm Poland's defenses in 1939.
589Operation Barbarossaproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Operation + Barbarossa. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Operation Barbarossa opened an enormous eastern front but failed to secure a rapid victory.
590island hoppingnoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: island + hopping. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Island hopping brought airfields and naval bases progressively closer to Japan.
591D-Dayproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: D + Day. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.D-Day required coordination among airborne troops, naval forces, aircraft, and landing units.
592Manhattan Projectproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Manhattan + Project. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Manhattan Project combined secret laboratories, industrial facilities, and international scientific expertise.
593Yalta Conferenceproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Yalta + Conference. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.At the Yalta Conference, the leaders debated occupation zones and Poland's future government.
594Potsdam Conferenceproper noun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Potsdam + Conference. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.The Potsdam Conference exposed growing disagreements between the Soviet Union and Western Allies.
595Iron Curtainnoun
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Field: Grade 10 world-history, civics, and economics term

Word study: Term structure: Iron + Curtain. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available.Churchill's Iron Curtain speech described an emerging division across Europe.

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