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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
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