Unit 5 Vocab Words

Altruistic

(adj.) Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Benefactor

(n.) One who does good to others

Dearth

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

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

Infallible

(adj.) Free from error; absolutely dependable

Pungent

(adj.) Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Repose

(v.) To rest; lie; place (n.) Relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Truculent

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

Unfeigned

(adj.) Sincere, real, without pretense

Assent

(v.) To express agreement; (n.) Agreement

Chivalrous

(adj.) Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Clemency

(n.) Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Diffident

(adj.) Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Discrepancy

(n.) A difference; a lack of agreement

Indomitable

(adj.) Unconquerable, refusing to yield

Plod

(v.)To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Remiss

(adj.) Neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Temerity

(n.) Rashness, boldness

Virulent

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