Unit 5 Vocab Words

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Altruistic

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

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Benefactor

(n.) One who does good to others

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Dearth

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

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Embark

(v.) To go aboard; to make a start; to invest

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Facile

(adj.) Easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

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Infallible

(adj.) Free from error; absolutely dependable

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Pungent

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

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Repose

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

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Truculent

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

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Unfeigned

(adj.) Sincere, real, without pretense

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Assent

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

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Chivalrous

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

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Clemency

(n.) Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

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Diffident

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

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Discrepancy

(n.) A difference; a lack of agreement

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Indomitable

(adj.) Unconquerable, refusing to yield

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Plod

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

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Remiss

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

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Temerity

(n.) Rashness, boldness

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Virulent

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

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