Unit Five Sophomore Vocabulary

Altruistic

unselfish; concerned with the welfare of others

Assent

to express agreement; consent

benefactor

one who does good to others

chivalrous

marked by honor; courtesy and courage

clemency

mercy; humaness; mildness; gentleness

dearth

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; insufficiency;

diffident

shy; lacking self-confidence;modest; reserved

discrepancy

a difference; a lack of agreement

embark

to go aboard; to make a start; to invest; begin

facile

easily done or attained; ready; fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

indomitable

unconquerable; unbeatable; invincible

infallible

free from error; absolutely dependable

plod

to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly; lumber; trudge

purgent

causing a sharp sensation; stinging; biting; sharp; spicy;

remiss

neglectful in performance of one's duty; slack; negligent

repose

to rest; to lie; place; relaxation; tranquility; peace of mind

temerity

rashness; boldness; recklessness;

truculent

fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly; destructive; savage

unfeigned

sincere; real; without pretense; heartfelt;

virulent

extremely poisonous; full of malice ; hateful;