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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, humaness; 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; easily show but not sincerely felt
Indomitable
Unconquerable, refusing to yield
Infallible
Free from error; absolutely dependable
Pungent
Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
Plod
To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
Remiss
Neglectful in performance of one’s duty, care
Repose
To rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind
Temerity
Rashness, boldness
Unfeigned
Sincere, real, without pretense
Truculent
Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive scathingly harsh
Virulent
Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
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