Sadlier Vocab unit 5 level E

altruistic

(adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

assent

(v) to express agreement; (n) agreement

benefactor

(n) one who does good to others

chivalrous

(adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

clemency

(n) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

dearth

(n) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

diffident

(adj) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

discrepancy

(n) a difference; a lack of agreement

embark

(v) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

facile

(adj) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

indomitable

(adj) unconquerable, refusing to yield

infallible

(adj) free from error; absolutely dependable

plod

(v) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

pungent

(adj) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

remiss

(adj) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

repose

(v) to rest; lie; place; (n) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

temerity

(n) rashness, boldness

truculent

(adj) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

unfeigned

(adj) sincere, real, without pretense

virulent

(adj) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful