"Definition of a Gentleman" Vocab. Quiz

There was an __________________________ text message that came through on my phone from a random company trying to entice me to buy their product.

• maxim

• prominent

• absurd

• scrupulous

What would someone who is bashful do?

• Walk up to a restaurant counter to explain that their order was made incorrectly

• Offer to read their essay to the class

• Hope that the teacher doesn't call of them in class

• Ask to read the announcements on the intercom

What is the name of a wise but short statement that explains life's truths?

• sage

• prominent

• scrupulous

• maxim

He always ____________________________ that I had some part in the drama in the cafeteria; however, I try to stay out of it.

• insinuates

• conferring

• restraint

• disputes

Which is wearisome?

• Going shopping for new shoes

• Hearing from teachers how proud they are of my accomplishments

• Getting a text from a friend that I haven't heard from in a long time

• Hearing a friend explain the same story over and over every day as if I hadn't heard it before

What does conferring mean?

• choosing not to deal with an issue stubbornly

• to discuss a problem or situation with others

• to be forced to do something against your will

• explaining how something works

When gossip comes out about someone, it can become __________________________ because it can ruin people's perception of that person.

• jolt

• restraint

• conferring

• slander

Which might a student be compelled to do? (more than one answer applies)

• offer to clean up a mess that someone else made to be helpful

• share their answers from the test with a classmate

• speak up when they see someone being treated unjustly

• steal from a store since they really wanted the item but didn't have the money

What is a sage?

• an herb

• a thief

• an assistant to the principal

• a wise person

I always seem to be the person who tries to solve ________________________ between my friends and bring about a peaceful resolution.

• mathematical equations

• disputes

• solutions

• violent crimes