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Which of the following is the best antonym for the word 'altruistic'?
Which of the following is the best antonym for the word 'altruistic'?
Which word describes something that is easily done or attained?
Which word describes something that is easily done or attained?
The word 'assent' can be used as both a verb and a noun.
The word 'assent' can be used as both a verb and a noun.
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An infallible person is prone to making mistakes.
An infallible person is prone to making mistakes.
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What is the meaning of 'discrepancy'?
What is the meaning of 'discrepancy'?
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What is a synonym for 'chivalrous'?
What is a synonym for 'chivalrous'?
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To commence or launch a voyage is to _______ on it.
To commence or launch a voyage is to _______ on it.
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A _______ of qualified candidates can make hiring very difficult for employers.
A _______ of qualified candidates can make hiring very difficult for employers.
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Match the following words with their closest meaning:
Match the following words with their closest meaning:
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Which word best describes a strong, sharp, or biting sensation?
Which word best describes a strong, sharp, or biting sensation?
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Which of these words describes someone who is shy and lacks self-confidence?
Which of these words describes someone who is shy and lacks self-confidence?
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Someone who is 'remiss' is careful and attentive to their duties.
Someone who is 'remiss' is careful and attentive to their duties.
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Showing clemency means being harsh and inflexible.
Showing clemency means being harsh and inflexible.
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Match the words with their antonyms:
Match the words with their antonyms:
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What does it mean to 'plod'?
What does it mean to 'plod'?
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What word describes an unselfish concern for the well being of others?
What word describes an unselfish concern for the well being of others?
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Which word best describes a person who is naturally without pretense?
Which word best describes a person who is naturally without pretense?
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A person exhibiting temerity is likely to be cautious and timid.
A person exhibiting temerity is likely to be cautious and timid.
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What is a synonym for the word 'repose' when it is used as a noun?
What is a synonym for the word 'repose' when it is used as a noun?
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The politician's speech was so __________ that it incited anger among the crowd.
The politician's speech was so __________ that it incited anger among the crowd.
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Match the words with their definitions:
Match the words with their definitions:
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Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'truculent'?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'truculent'?
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If someone shows 'unfeigned' emotions, they are pretending to feel something they do not.
If someone shows 'unfeigned' emotions, they are pretending to feel something they do not.
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Provide an antonym for the word 'temerity'.
Provide an antonym for the word 'temerity'.
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Which word best describes someone who is hesitant to join discussions due to a lack of confidence?
Which word best describes someone who is hesitant to join discussions due to a lack of confidence?
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A dearth of leaders indicates an abundance of capable leaders.
A dearth of leaders indicates an abundance of capable leaders.
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What word describes a state of rest or inactivity, often used to describe someone's face while sleeping?
What word describes a state of rest or inactivity, often used to describe someone's face while sleeping?
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A person who provides help or support can be described as a ______.
A person who provides help or support can be described as a ______.
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Match the following words with their meanings:
Match the following words with their meanings:
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Which of the following would describe someone who displays reckless boldness by disregarding orders?
Which of the following would describe someone who displays reckless boldness by disregarding orders?
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Requesting clemency means asking for harsher punishment.
Requesting clemency means asking for harsher punishment.
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What word describes someone who is easily provoked into a state of anger or combativeness?
What word describes someone who is easily provoked into a state of anger or combativeness?
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Which word best fits the sentence: 'I admired the speaker's _______ flow of words, but they failed to convince me that she had practical ideas to help solve our problems.'?
Which word best fits the sentence: 'I admired the speaker's _______ flow of words, but they failed to convince me that she had practical ideas to help solve our problems.'?
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The word 'truculent' suggests a manner of quiet discussion and understanding.
The word 'truculent' suggests a manner of quiet discussion and understanding.
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A substantial _________ between my official salary and my weekly paycheck occurs due to tax deductions.
A substantial _________ between my official salary and my weekly paycheck occurs due to tax deductions.
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Which word is a synonym for 'trudged'?
Which word is a synonym for 'trudged'?
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What does the word 'unfeigned' mean?
What does the word 'unfeigned' mean?
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Match the following words with their synonyms:
Match the following words with their synonyms:
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Which word best fits the sentence: 'You will surely win more support for your view by quiet discussion than by ______ attacks on your opponents.'?
Which word best fits the sentence: 'You will surely win more support for your view by quiet discussion than by ______ attacks on your opponents.'?
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The word 'temerity' suggests a sense of selflessness and caring for others.
The word 'temerity' suggests a sense of selflessness and caring for others.
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Study Notes
Unit 5 Definitions
- Altruistic (adj.): Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others.
- Assent (v./n.): To express agreement; agreement.
- Benefactor (n.): One who does good to others.
- Chivalrous (adj.): Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly.
- Clemency (n.): Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderation.
- Dearth (n.): A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine.
- Diffident (adj.): Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved.
- Discrepancy (n.): A difference; a lack of agreement.
- Embark (v.): To go aboard; to make a start; to invest.
- Facile (adj.): Easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt.
- Indomitable (adj.): Unconquerable, refusing to yield.
- Infallible (adj.): Free from error; absolutely dependable.
- Plod (v.): To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly.
- Pungent (adj.): Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting.
- Remiss (adj.): Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless.
- Repose (v./n.): To rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness.
- Temerity (n.): Rashness, boldness.
- Truculent (adj.): Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh.
- Unfeigned (adj.): Sincere, real, without pretense.
- Virulent (adj.): Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful.
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