Vocabulary Challenge #5

What is the definition for altruistic?

• unselfish

• to express agreement

• marked by honor

• mercy

To express agreement is the definition for...

• facile

• plod

• indomitable

• assent

Fill in the blank--Without the help of a __________, most charities would be unable to carry out their work.

• Dearth

• Diffident

• Repose

• Benefactor

Which word correctly completes the sentence: I had no inkling of your deep-seated aversion to pop music until I overheard your (altruistic, virulent) comments about it.

• Altruistic

• Virulent

Which word correctly fills in this statement: She is a popular young woman because people realize that her interest in them is sympathetic and (unfeigned, remiss).

• Unfeigned

• Remiss

Choose the word that is a synonym to the underlined word: The Honors student was negligent in not completing his/her homework on time.

• Repose

• Truculent

• Remiss

• Virulent

Fill in the blank--All who hear of the remarkable deeds of Harriet Tubman admire her __________ courage in the face of grave danger.

• indomitable

• infallible

• diffident

• altruistic

What is the definition of dearth?

• mercy

• scarcity

• unconquerable

• rashness

To be valiant is the definition for...

• Chivalrous

• Clemency

• Embark

• Pungent

Choose the word that is a synonym to the underlined word: The salsa was very spicy at the new restaurant in town.

• Truculent

• Repose

• Temerity

• Pungent