Unit #5 Vocab Quiz Prep

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)

Question 15

What does Remiss mean?

Answer 15

(adj.) (to be) Neglectful/careless in one’s duty (slacking in work)

Question 16

What does Repose mean?

Answer 16

(v.) To rest (down), lie, or place

(n.) Relaxation, (in a) place of calmness

Question 17

What does Temerity mean?

Answer 17

(n.) Rashness, recklessness and/or (usually foolish) boldness

Question 18

What does Truculent mean?

Answer 18

(adj.) (to be) Fierce and cruel, harsh/aggressive (can also mean/cause destructiveness)

Question 19

What does Unfeigned mean?

Answer 19

(adj.) (to be) Sincere/heartfelt, hold true, without doubt or maliciousness

Question 20

What does Virulent mean?

Answer 20

(adj.) (to be) Extremely poisonous, spiteful, full of malice/ill-will