Vocabulary Quiz unit 5

"altruistic"

• Selfish, concerned with one's own welfare

• Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

• Indifferent, unconcerned with others

• Aggressive, seeking personal gain

Assent

• To disagree

• To express agreement

• To argue

• To remain silent

Which of the following best describes a "benefactor"?

• A person who harms others

• A person who does good to others

• A person who competes with others

• A person who ignores others

What does "chivalrous" mean?

• Marked by dishonor and cowardice

• Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage

• Marked by indifference and rudeness

• Marked by fear and timidity

What is the definition of "clemency"?

• Harshness, severity

• Mercy, humaneness

• Indifference, apathy

• Cruelty, brutality

What does the noun "dearth" refer to?

• An abundance

• A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply

• A surplus

• An excess

What does "diffident" mean?

• Confident, bold

• Shy, lacking self-confidence

• Aggressive, assertive

• Outgoing, sociable

What is a "discrepancy"?

• An agreement

• A similarity

• A difference; a lack of agreement

• A consensus

What does the verb "embark" mean?

• To disembark

• To go aboard, to make a start

• To finish

• To remain stationary

What does "facile" mean?

• Difficult to do

• Easily done or attained

• Impossible to achieve

• Complicated and complex