Vocab 5 Study Guide

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering definitions, synonyms, and antonyms from the Vocab 5 lecture notes.

Altruistic

Unselfish, concerned about the welfare of others (synonym: selfless; antonym: selfish).

Assent

To express agreement; agreement (synonyms: concur, consent; antonym: disagree).

Benefactor

One who does good to others (synonym: patron; antonym: selfish).

Chivalrous

Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly (synonym: civil; antonym: rude).

Clemency

Mercy, humaneness (synonym: leniency; antonym: harshness).

Dearth

A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply (synonym: insufficient; antonym: surplus).

Diffident

Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest (synonym: timid; antonym: bold).

Discrepancy

A difference; lack of agreement (synonym: disagreement; antonym: agreement).

Embark

To go aboard; to make a start; to invest (synonym: launch; antonym: cease).

Facile

Easily done or attained; easily shown but not sincerely felt (synonym: effortless; antonym: awkward).

Indomitable

Unconquerable, refusing to yield (synonym: invincible; antonym: surrendering).

Infallible

Free from error; absolutely dependable (synonyms: certain, flawless; antonym: imperfect).

Plod

To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly (synonyms: lumber, trudge; antonym: prance).

Pungent

Causing a sharp sensation; stinging; biting (synonym: sharp; antonym: bland).

Remiss

Neglectful in performance of one's duties; careless (synonym: lax; antonym: dutiful).

Repose

To rest, lie; place; calm (synonym: sleep; antonym: awaken).

Temerity

Rashness, boldness (synonym: recklessness; antonym: timid).

Truculent

Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly (synonym: brutal; antonym: gentle).

Unfeigned

Sincere, real, without pretense (synonym: genuine; antonym: insincere).

Virulent

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful (synonyms: venomous, hateful; antonym: harmless).

Diquatiques

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