Vocab Level E Unit 5

Altruistic

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Asset

To express agreement

Benefactor

One who does good to other

Chivalrous

marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Clemency

(n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Dearth

(n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Diffident

shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Discrepancy

a difference; a lack of agreement

Embark

to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Facile

Appearing neat and comprehensive

Indomitable

unconquerable, refusing to yield

Infallible

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Plod

to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Pungent

causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Remiss

Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless

Repose

(v.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Temerity

rashness, boldness

Truculent

(adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

Unfeigned

sincere, real, without pretense

Virulent

(adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful