TKAM Vocab set 1

altruistic

Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others.

benefactor

One who does good to others.

dearth

A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine.

embark

To go aboard; to make a start; to invest.

facile

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

infallible

Free from error; absolutely dependable.

pungent

Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting.

repose

To rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness.

truculent

Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh.

unfeigned

Sincere, real, without pretense.

assent

To express agreement; agreement.

chivalrous

Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly.

clemency

Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness.

diffident

Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved.

discrepancy

A difference; a lack of agreement.

indomitable

Unconquerable, refusing to yield.

plod

To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly.

remiss

Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless.

temerity

Rashness, boldness.

virulent

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful.