Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 10

What does the word "altruistic" mean?

• Self-centered and egotistical

• Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

• Indifferent to others' needs

• Seeking personal gain

Which word describes someone who agrees or expresses agreement?

• Disagree

• Assent

• Argue

• Protest

Who is a "benefactor"?

• A person who opposes institutions

• A person who helps people or institutions

• A person who competes with others

• A person who criticizes others

What does "chivalrous" mean?

• Rude and disrespectful

• Attentive and honorable like an ideal knight

• Careless and reckless

• Selfish and greedy

What is "clemency"?

• Harsh punishment

• Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders

• Strict enforcement of rules

• Indifference to wrongdoing

What does "dearth" refer to?

• An abundance of resources

• An insufficient quantity or number

• A surplus of goods

• A large collection

Which word describes someone who shows modest reserve?

• Confident

• Diffident

• Arrogant

• Boastful

What is a "discrepancy"?

• A harmonious agreement

• A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

• A similarity between two things

• A consistent pattern

What does it mean to "embark"?

• To disembark

• To go on board

• To remain stationary

• To abandon a journey

What does "facile" mean?

• Complex and intricate

• Arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth

• Thoroughly researched

• Deeply analyzed