Vocabulary List 5A - Caitlin Kanter | Library

Instructions

Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of Vocabulary list 5A

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What does the term 'altruistic' mean?

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If a person is 'altruistic', what are they likely to do?

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Which word is a synonym for 'altruistic'?

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Which of the following phrases align with the meaning of 'altruistic'?

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What is the correct definition of 'benefactor'?

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Which synonym best fits the term 'benefactor'?

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In literature, a benefactor is usually a character who....

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Choose the sentence where 'benefactor' is used correctly.

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If someone is a benefactor, their actions are primarily:

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What does the term 'dearth' mean?

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In context, if there's 'a dearth of food', what is implied?

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'Dearth' is closest in meaning to which word?

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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'dearth'?

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What does 'embark' mean?

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In literature, when might a character 'embark' on something?

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Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'embark'?

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What is antonym of 'embark'?

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What does the term 'facile' mean?

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Facile most closely translates to?

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If something is referred to as 'facile', it means it is?

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In a sentence, the word 'facile' is likely used to describe something that is?

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What does the term 'infallible' mean?

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When someone is described as 'infallible', what are they considered to be?

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Which synonym matches the meaning of 'infallible'?

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Which antonym contradicts the meaning of 'infallible'?

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Which of the following best defines the term 'pungent'?

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To which sensory experience does the term 'pungent' primarily apply?

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If something is known as 'pungent', it is ...

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Choose the synonym for 'pungent'.

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What is the definition of 'repose'?

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What is nearest in meaning to 'repose'?

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'Repose' is opposite to which of the following?

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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'repose'?

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What does the term 'truculent' mean?

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A truculent child typically behaves with...

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If a person is described as truculent, what can we say about his temperament?

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A truculent argument is likely to be...

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What does the word 'unfeigned' mean?

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What is a synonym for 'unfeigned'?

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Which of the following means the opposite of 'unfeigned'?

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In English literature, 'unfeigned' is usually used to describe

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Match the word to its best definition

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
embark		a scarcity or lack of something
benefactor		showing selfless concern for others
dearth

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Which of these words best matches the scenario?

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charity work		dearth
giving a scholarship		altruistic
lack of food

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Match the opposites

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
repose		complex
infallible		activity
facile		fallible

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Match the word with its correct definition

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
facile		easily achieved
infallible		incapable of making mistakes
pungent		having a sharp strong taste or smell

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Find the pairing with the incorrect synonym

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
infallible		misguided
repose		vigor
facile		effortless

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Match the word with its correct definition

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
truculent		eager to fight or argue
repose		relaxation, peace of mind
unfeigned		genuine; not pretended

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Pair the words with an appropriate sentence

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repose		She found repose in her garden
truculent		His truculent attitude was off-putting
unfeigned		His unfeigned delight was infectious