Vocabulary Workshop Unit 5 (level E)

altruistic

adj. unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

assent

v. to express agreement; n. agreement

benefactor

n. one who does good to others

chivalrous

adj. marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

clemency

n. mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

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. to rest; lie; place; n. 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