Grade 10 Final Exam Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "altruistic"?

• Selfish; concerned with one's own welfare

• Unselfish; concerned with the welfare of others

• Indifferent; unconcerned with the welfare of others

• Hostile; opposed to the welfare of others

Which word means "to express agreement"?

• Discrepancy

• Embark

• Assent

• Dearth

What is a synonym for "benefactor"?

• Opponent

• Humanitarian

• Critic

• Adversary

Which word is defined as "marked by honor, courtesy & courage; knightly"?

• Diffident

• Facile

• Chivalrous

• Clemency

What does "clemency" mean?

• Harshness

• Mercy

• Cruelty

• Severity

What is the definition of "dearth"?

• Abundance

• Excess

• Lack, scarcity, famine

• Surplus

Which word means "shy, modest, reserved; lacking self confidence"?

• Diffident

• Facile

• Chivalrous

• Altruistic

What is a synonym for "discrepancy"?

• Agreement

• Consistency

• Divergence

• Conformity

Which word means "to go abroad; to make a start; to invest"?

• Assent

• Embark

• Clemency

• Dearth

What does "facile" mean?

• Difficult to attain

• Easily done or attained; superficial

• Deeply felt

• Complicated