Vocabulary List 5A - Caitlin Kanter | Library

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

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What does the term 'altruistic' mean?

Uncaring, indifferent to others' needs

Self-centred, focused on one's own needs

Selfless, concerned for the well-being of others

Proud, highly self-regarded

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

Help others without expecting anything in return

Focus on their own personal growth

Ignore the needs of others

Avoid helping others unless they get something in return

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Which word is a synonym for 'altruistic'?

Misanthropic

Egotistic

Philanthropic

Narcissistic

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

Personal success at any cost

Generosity without personal gain

Indifference to other's distress

Harmony in one's own world only

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What is the correct definition of 'benefactor'?

A person who gives money or help to a person or cause

A person who causes harm

A person who benefits from something

A person who begs for money

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Which synonym best fits the term 'benefactor'?

Harmful

Pauper

Patron

Beneficiary

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

Requires financial help from others

Is the main villain of the story

Causes problems for other characters

Provides assistance, often financial, to another character

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Choose the sentence where 'benefactor' is used correctly.

The bank became the benefactor of the businessman's bankruptcy.

The university received a generous donation from an anonymous benefactor.

The benefactor was pleading for some spare change.

The benefactor was convicted for his countless misdemeanors.

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If someone is a benefactor, their actions are primarily:

Selfish

Charitable

Hostile

Passive

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What does the term 'dearth' mean?

A scarcity or lack of something

Death or end of something

Meaningless or worthless

A surplus of something

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

There's a scarcity of food

Food has no value

There's an abundance of food

There's high quality food

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'Dearth' is closest in meaning to which word?

Abundance

Surplus

Scarcity

Plenty

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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'dearth'?

The dearth clock struck midnight.

There's a dearth of sunshine during the daytime.

Water scarcity caused a dearth in the river.

There's a dearth of fresh vegetables in winter.

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What does 'embark' mean?

To end or stop

To discuss

To feel sad

To start or begin

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

When they say hello

When they want to argue

When they finish a story

When they start a journey or project

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

Commence

Discuss

End

Continue

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What is antonym of 'embark'?

Enhance

Conclude

Continue

Oppose

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What does the term 'facile' mean?

Difficult to understand

Easily achieved or effortless

Mundane

Complex

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Facile most closely translates to?

Complicated

Troublesome

Hard

Simple

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

Not easily understood

Achievable without much difficulty

Unachievable

Strenuous

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

Lengthy and detailed

Challenging to overcome

Troubling or disturbing

Easy to comprehend or perform

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What does the term 'infallible' mean?

Unable to be influenced

Incapable of making mistakes

Extremely clever

Always correct

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

Unforgivable

Invincible

Indestructible

Unable to make mistakes

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Which synonym matches the meaning of 'infallible'?

Invariant

Immutable

Invariable

Unerring

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Which antonym contradicts the meaning of 'infallible'?

Fallible

Faulty

Failing

Fail

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

Being soft and pleasant

Having a sharply strong taste or smell

Showing no interest or energy

Being thin or weak in constitution

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

Tactile sensation

Smell or taste

Auditory perception

Visual perception

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

Vivid to see

Loud to hear

Sharp or intensive in smell or taste

Soft to feel

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Choose the synonym for 'pungent'.

Smooth

Hazy

Quiet

Stinging

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What is the definition of 'repose'?

A state of rapid movement

A state of continual work

A state of rest or tranquility

A state of loud noise

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What is nearest in meaning to 'repose'?

Noise

Rest

Haste

Stress

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'Repose' is opposite to which of the following?

Serenity

Chaos

Peace

Calm

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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'repose'?

After the loud noise, he was in a deep repose.

After the drink, she was in a deep repose.

After the excitement, she was in a deep repose.

After the long journey, he was in a deep repose.

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What does the term 'truculent' mean?

Confused or disoriented

Sad or despairing

Happy or lively

Eager or quick to argue

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A truculent child typically behaves with...

Argumentativeness

Excitability

Emotional fragility

Persistence

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

He is likely to argue

He is delighted

He is often confused

He is easily depressed

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A truculent argument is likely to be...

Fierce and combative

Sad and depressing

Friendly and warm

Motivating and inspiring

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What does the word 'unfeigned' mean?

Pretentious

Unbelievable

Inquisitive

Genuine or sincere

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What is a synonym for 'unfeigned'?

Deceptive

Disingenuous

Authentic

Fake

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

Disingenuous

Real

Sincere

Honest

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

An emotion or expression

A method or system

A physical object

A location or setting

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Match the word to its best definition

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

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Which of these words best matches the scenario?

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
start a journey		dearth
lack of food		altruistic
charity work

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Match the opposites

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
infallible		complex
facile		activity
repose		fallible

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Match the word with its correct definition

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

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Find the pairing with the incorrect synonym

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
repose		misguided
facile		vigor
infallible		effortless

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Match the word with its correct definition

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

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Pair the words with an appropriate sentence

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