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Vocabulary Lesson 5-3

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Temerity

b)

Altruistic

c)

Plod

d)

Infallible

2.

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

a)

Repose

b)

Diffident

c)

Benefactor

d)

Assent

3.

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

a)

Benefactor

b)

Remiss

c)

Unfeigned

d)

Indomitable

4.

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

a)

Dearth

b)

Chivalrous

c)

Benefactor

d)

Plod

5.

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

a)

Repose

b)

Unfeigned

c)

Clemency

d)

Temerity

6.

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

a)

Embark

b)

Altruistic

c)

Dearth

d)

Infallible

7.

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

a)

Diffident

b)

Dearth

c)

Altruistic

d)

Repose

8.

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

a)

Infallible

b)

Diffident

c)

Plod

d)

Discrepancy

9.

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

a)

Temerity

b)

Embark

c)

Remiss

d)

Facile

10.

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

a)

Facile

b)

Chivalrous

c)

Discrepancy

d)

Clemency

11.

Which word best describes something that cannot be conquered or overcome?

a)

Temerity

b)

Plod

c)

Dearth

d)

Indomitable

12.

Which word best describes someone who cannot make mistakes or be wrong?

a)

Infallible

b)

Indomitable

c)

Chivalrous

d)

Benefactor

13.

Which word best describes the action: 'To move with slow, heavy steps'?

a)

Virulent

b)

Facile

c)

Repose

d)

Plod

14.

Which word describes something with a very strong, sharp taste or smell?

a)

Assent

b)

Pungent

c)

Virulent

d)

Repose

15.

Which word best describes someone who is careless or neglectful in doing their duty?

a)

Assent

b)

Diffident

c)

Remiss

d)

Benefactor

16.

Which word best describes: 'A condition of calmness or peacefulness'?

a)

Repose

b)

Infallible

c)

Assent

d)

Indomitable

17.

Which word best describes: 'Excessive confidence or daring; bold audacity'?

a)

Plod

b)

Truculent

c)

Temerity

d)

Facile

18.

Which word describes someone who is eager or ready to argue or fight, and acts in a boldly defiant way?

a)

Altruistic

b)

Temerity

c)

Truculent

d)

Discrepancy

19.

Which word best describes something that is truly genuine and completely sincere?

a)

Assent

b)

Indomitable

c)

Unfeigned

d)

Plod

20.

Which word best describes something that is extremely dangerous or harmful?

a)

Discrepancy

b)

Virulent

c)

Clemency

d)

Assent

21.

Her ____ personality inspired her to dedicate her weekends to volunteering.

a)

Altruistic

b)

Selfish

c)

Indifferent

d)

Hostile

22.

With a nod of (a)   , he agreed to the plan.

23.

The generous ____ contributed millions to the school.

a)

Benefactor

b)

Spectator

c)

Janitor

d)

Instructor

24.

The ____ knight courteously assisted the lady as she navigated the muddy road.

a)

Chivalrous

b)

Cowardly

c)

Selfish

d)

Rude

25.

The judge demonstrated ____ by giving a reduced sentence.

a)

Clemency

b)

Severity

c)

Negligence

d)

Impatience

26.

Following the storm, there was a _____ of clean water available.

a)

Abundance

b)

Dearth

c)

Overflow

d)

Plenty

27.

He was too ____ to express his thoughts during the meeting.

a)

Diffident

b)

Remiss

c)

Plod

d)

Altruistic

28.

There was a ____ between the two reports.

a)

Dearth

b)

Discrepancy

c)

Repose

d)

Similarity

e)

Benefactor

29.

They will ____ on their expedition tomorrow morning.

a)

Clemency

b)

Embark

c)

Plod

d)

Temerity

30.

She provided a ____ explanation that failed to address the underlying problem.

a)

Chivalrous

b)

Infallible

c)

Facile

d)

Virulent

31.

Her ____ determination allowed her to persevere despite many obstacles.

a)

Timid

b)

Facile

c)

Infallible

d)

Chivalrous

e)

Indomitable

32.

He was convinced that his reasoning was ____.

a)

Benefactor

b)

Infallible

c)

Plod

d)

Remiss

e)

Erroneous

33.

They ____ through the snow, feeling tired and cold.

a)

Virulent

b)

Unfeigned

c)

Plod

d)

Diffident

34.

The ____ aroma of garlic permeated the kitchen.

a)

Diffident

b)

Pungent

c)

Plod

d)

Chivalrous

35.

She was ____ in fulfilling her responsibilities and failed to meet the deadline.

a)

Plod

b)

Remiss

c)

Assent

d)

Truculent

36.

After a tiring day, he looked for ____ while sitting on the porch.

a)

Repose

b)

Noise

c)

Disorder

d)

Excitement

37.

He had the ____ to challenge the manager's decision.

a)

Pungent

b)

Clemency

c)

Temerity

d)

Remiss

38.

Her ____ attitude made it hard to reach an agreement during negotiations.

a)

Discrepancy

b)

Altruistic

c)

Truculent

d)

Assent

39.

He offered her an ____ apology.

a)

Altruistic

b)

Embark

c)

Unfeigned

d)

Facile

40.

The disease was extremely ____ and spread rapidly.

a)

Assent

b)

Discrepancy

c)

Virulent

d)

Chivalrous