sadilier vocabulary level e unit 5

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the lecture notes.

Altruistic

Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Assent

To express agreement; agreement

Benefactor

One who does good to others

Chivalrous

Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Clemency

Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Dearth

A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Diffident

Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Discrepancy

A difference; a lack of agreement

Embark

To go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Facile

Easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent

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

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

Temerity

Rashness, boldness

Truculent

Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathing

Unfeigned

Sincere, real, without pretense

Virulent

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful