St. John Unit 5 Vocab

Altruistic

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Assent

to express agreement

Benefactor

One who does good to others

Chivalrous

marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Clemency

mercy, humaneness; mildness

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

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

Temerity

rashness; boldness

Truculent

fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

Unfeigned

sincere, real, without pretense

Virulent

extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful