Vocabulary List 5

meticulous

overly careful about small details; extremely careful

altruism (altruist)

unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness

ameliorate

to improve or make better

rustic

characteristic of the country and country people; simple and sophisticated

deride

to make fun of; to scorn

diffident

lacking self confidence; timid; shy

ostracize

to exclude someone from a social group by general consent

truculent

savage; cruel; fierce; warlike

vindicate

to clear of suspicion. as of a charge of wrongdoing

pugnacious

eager and ready to fight;