10th Grade Vocabulary Challenge Actual

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What does the word 'Altruistic' mean?

Back

Generous and selfless.

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What is the meaning of the word 'Facile'?

Back

Easily achieved or effortless.

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In Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, what does it mean when he speaks of a dream that is 'ambiguous'?

Back

Open to more than one interpretation.

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What is the meaning of the word 'Embarked'?

Back

To begin a journey or adventure.

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What does it mean for a society to be resilient?

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Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

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What does the word 'Empathy' mean?

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

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What is the meaning of the word 'Candid'?

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Truthful and straightforward.

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What does 'Metaphor' refer to in literature?

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A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things.

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What does the term 'Diligent' mean?

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Showing care and effort in one's work or duties.

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What is the meaning of the word 'Ambiguous'?

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Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.