Vocabulary Lesson 5-3

Which word best describes someone who is genuinely concerned for the well-being of others, without selfish motives?

• Temerity

• Altruistic

• Plod

• Infallible

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word best describes: 'A statement or gesture showing approval or agreement'?

• Repose

• Diffident

• Benefactor

• Assent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which term describes someone who provides financial support or assistance to another person or cause?

• Benefactor

• Remiss

• Unfeigned

• Indomitable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best describes someone who is distinguished by honor, courtesy, and bravery?

• Dearth

• Chivalrous

• Benefactor

• Plod

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best describes: 'Mercy or leniency shown to someone who has committed an offense'?

• Repose

• Unfeigned

• Clemency

• Temerity

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best describes: 'A shortage or insufficient amount of something'?

• Embark

• Altruistic

• Dearth

• Infallible

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word describes someone who is modest or shy because they lack self-confidence?

• Diffident

• Dearth

• Altruistic

• Repose

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best describes: 'A situation where two or more facts do not agree or match'?

• Infallible

• Diffident

• Plod

• Discrepancy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means: 'To start a journey or begin a new project'?

• Temerity

• Embark

• Remiss

• Facile

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word best describes something that is 'easily accomplished or achieved'?

• Facile

• Chivalrous

• Discrepancy

• Clemency

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E