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