Unit #5 Vocab Quiz #1

Question 1

What does Altruistic mean?

Answer 1

(adj.) Unselfish, concerned about the wellbeing of others (usually above one’s self)

Question 2

What does Assent mean?

Answer 2

(v.) To express agreement

(n.) Agreement

Question 3

What does Benefactor mean?

Answer 3

(n.) One who benefits and/or does good for others

Question 4

What does Chivalrous mean?

Answer 4

(adj.) Knightliness, to be with courtesy and courage

Question 5

What does Clemency mean?

Answer 5

(n.) Mercy or leniency, mildness

Question 6

What does Dearth mean?

Answer 6

(n.) A lack (of something), scarcity, not enough

Question 7

What does Diffident mean?

Answer 7

(adj.) Shy, lacking confidence or courage, can also mean modest

Question 8

What does Discrepancy mean?

Answer 8

(n.) A difference or lack of agreement

Question 9

What does Embark mean?

Answer 9

(v.) To invest in; to set out on (something)

Question 10

What does Facile mean?

Answer 10

(adj.) (able to be) Easily done or achieved, easily shown but not sincerely felt

Question 11

What does Indomitable mean?

Answer 11

(adj.) Unable to be conquered/dominated, unyielding/hardheaded

Question 12

What does Infallible mean?

Answer 12

(adj.) (to be) Free from error, 100% dependable, “perfect”

Question 13

What does Plod mean?

Answer 13

(v.) To walk/work slowly and/or heavily

Question 14

What does Pungent mean?

Answer 14

(adj.) (causing) A sharp sensation, sting, or bite (in food, may mean overly flavorful or spicy)