Sadlier Level E Unit 5

Altruistic

Altruistic

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

Assent

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

Benefactor

(N.) one who does good to others

Chivalrous

(Adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Clemency

(N.) mercy, humanness; mildness, moderateness

Dearth

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

Diffident

(Adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Discrepancy

(N.) a difference; a lack of agreement

Embark

(v.) 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

(Adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield

Infallible

(Adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable

Plod

(V.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Pungent

(Adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Remiss

(Adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Repose

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

Temerity

(N.) rashness, boldness

Truculent

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

Unfeigned

(Adj.) sincere, real, without pretense

Virulent

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