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Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the adjective "altruistic" mean?

a)

Selfish, concerned with one's own welfare

b)

Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

c)

Indifferent, lacking concern for others

d)

Aggressive, seeking personal gain

2.

What is the meaning of the verb "assent"?

a)

To disagree

b)

To express agreement

c)

To argue

d)

To remain silent

3.

Which noun describes someone who does good to others?

a)

Benefactor

b)

Opponent

c)

Critic

d)

Rival

4.

What does the adjective "chivalrous" signify?

a)

Dishonest, lacking integrity

b)

Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage

c)

Cowardly, lacking bravery

d)

Rude, lacking manners

5.

What is the definition of "clemency"?

a)

Harshness, severity

b)

Mercy, humaneness

c)

Indifference, apathy

d)

Cruelty, brutality

6.

What does "dearth" refer to?

a)

Abundance, plenty

b)

A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply

c)

Excess, surplus

d)

Overflow, profusion

7.

What does the adjective "diffident" mean?

a)

Confident, self-assured

b)

Shy, lacking self-confidence

c)

Bold, daring

d)

Outgoing, sociable

8.

What is the meaning of "discrepancy"?

a)

Agreement, harmony

b)

A difference; a lack of agreement

c)

Similarity, likeness

d)

Consistency, uniformity

9.

What does the verb "embark" mean?

a)

To stop, to halt

b)

To go aboard, to make a start

c)

To retreat, to withdraw

d)

To finish, to complete

10.

What does the adjective "facile" mean?

a)

Difficult, hard to achieve

b)

Easily done or attained

c)

Complex, intricate

d)

Challenging, demanding

11.

What does "indomitable" mean?

a)

Easily defeated, yielding

b)

Unconquerable, refusing to yield

c)

Weak, submissive

d)

Fragile, breakable

12.

What is the meaning of "infallible"?

a)

Prone to error, unreliable

b)

Free from error; absolutely dependable

c)

Uncertain, doubtful

d)

Faulty, flawed

13.

What does the verb "plod" mean?

a)

To run quickly

b)

To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

c)

To jump energetically

d)

To skip lightly

14.

What does "pungent" mean?

a)

Bland, lacking flavor

b)

Causing a sharp sensation

c)

Sweet, pleasant

d)

Mild, gentle

15.

What does "remiss" mean?

a)

Diligent, attentive

b)

Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless

c)

Responsible, reliable

d)

Careful, meticulous

16.

What is the meaning of "repose"?

a)

To work tirelessly

b)

To rest; lie

c)

To move constantly

d)

To stand upright

17.

What does "temerity" mean?

a)

Caution, carefulness

b)

Rashness, boldness

c)

Timidity, shyness

d)

Prudence, wisdom

18.

What does "truculent" mean?

a)

Gentle, kind

b)

Fierce and cruel

c)

Peaceful, calm

d)

Friendly, amiable

19.

What does "unfeigned" mean?

a)

Insincere, fake

b)

Sincere, real, without pretense

c)

Deceptive, misleading

d)

Pretentious, showy

20.

What does "virulent" mean?

a)

Harmless, benign

b)

Extremely poisonous

c)

Mild, gentle

d)

Safe, non-toxic