H. vocab 5

altruistic

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

assent

(v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement

benefactor

one who does good to others

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 abroad; to make a start; to invest

facile

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

indomitable

unconquerable, refusing to yield

infallible

free from error; absolutely dependable

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