vocab

altruistic

unselfish, concerned with welfare of others

benefactor

one who does good to others

dearth

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; famine

embark

to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

facile

easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely flet

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