Unit 5 level E vocab (syn, parts of speech, definitions)

Synonyms, parts of speech and definitions!

Adjective

Altruistic (Part of speech)

Altruistic (Definition)

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others.

Altruistic (Synonym)

selfless

Verb (to assent) + Noun (an assent, the assent)

Assent (part of speech)

Assent (Definition)

 (v) to express agreement (n) agreement

Assent (Synonyms)

consent, concur

Noun

Benefactor (parts of speech)

Benefactor (Definition)

One who does good to others

Benefactor (Synonyms)

patron, humanitarian

Adjective

Chivalrous (pt of speech)

Chivalrous (Definition)

marked by honor, courtesy and courage; knightly

Chivalrous (Synonyms)

civil, valiant,  courtly

Noun

Clemency (part of speech)

Clemency (Definition)

mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness

Clemency (Synonyms)

leniency, forbearance, gentleness

Noun

Dearth (part of speech)

Dearth (Definition)

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Dearth (Synonyms)

insufficiency, want, paucity 

Adjective

Diffident (part of speech)

Diffident (Definition)

shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved 

Diffident (Synonyms)

timid bashful; unassertive: withdrawn 

Noun

Discrepancy (part of speech)

Discrepency (Definition)

a difference; a lack of agreement 

Discrepency (Synonyms)

disagreement, divergence, inconsistency 

Verb

Embark(part of speech)

Embark (Definition)

To go make a start; to invest

Embark (Synonyms)

commence, begin, board 

Embark (usage)

Embark on

Adjective (describes a thing not person)

Facile (part of speech)

Facile (Definition)

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

facile (Synonyms)

effortless, assured, poised, specious

Adjective (refers to things not people)

Indomitable (part of speech)

Indomitable (Definition)

Unconquerable, refusing to yield

Indomitable (Synonyms)

Unbeatable, invincible, unyielding

Adjective (refers to people not things)

Infallible (part of speech)

Infallible (Definition)

free from error; absolutely dependable 

Infallible (Synonyms)

unerring, certain 

Verb (plod across)

Plod (part of speech)

Plod (Definition)

to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Plod (Synonyms)

lumber, trudge

Adjective

Pungent (part of speech)

Pungent (Definition)

causing a sharp sensation, stinging, biting

Pungent (Synonyms)

sharp, spicy, piquant, racy 

Pungent(usage)

Literal: Sharp smell of onions

Metaphorical: Pungent remark

Adjective

Remiss (part of speech)

Remiss (Definition)

Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless 

Remiss (Synonyms)

negligent, lax, slack

Remiss (usage)

Remiss in

I was remiss in my duties.

Verb + Noun

To repose (Verb)

Repose (parts of speech)

Repose (Definition)

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

Repose (Synonyms)

(v) sleep; (n.) tranquility, respite 

Noun

Temerity (parts of speech)

Temerity (Definition)

rashness, boldness

Temerity (Synonyms)

recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery

Adjective

**Truculent (parts of speech)**

**Truculent (**Definition**)**

fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly destructive; scathingly harsh

**Truculent (Synonyms)**

savage, belligerent, vitriolic

Adjective

Unfeigned (parts of speech)

Unfeigned (Definition)

sincere, real, without pretense

Unfeigned (Synonyms)

genuine, heartfelt

Adjective

Virulent (parts of speech)

Virulent (Definition)

extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful 

Virulent (Synonyms)

oxious, baneful, hateful 

Altruistic (Antonyms)

selfish, elf-centered

Assent (Antonyms)

disagree, differ, dissent

Benefactor (Antonyms)

misanthrope, malefactor

Chivalrous (Antonyms)

uncouth, churlish, loutish

Clemency (Antonyms)

harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility

Dearth (Antonyms)

surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance

Diffident (Antonyms)

bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty

Discrepency (Antonyms)

agreement, convergence, consistency

Facile (Antonyms)

labored, awkward, halting

Indomitable (Antonyms)

surrendering, submissive, yielding

Infallible (Antonyms)

imperfect

Plod (Antonyms)

scamper, skip, prance

Pungent (Antonyms)

unappetizing, colorless, insipid

Remiss (Antonyms)

scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious

Repose (Antonyms)

exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado

Temerity (Antonyms)

timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility

Truculent (Antonyms)

gentle, mild, unthreatening

Unfeigned (Antonyms)

insincere, simulated, phony

Virulent (Antonyms)

harmless, benign

Embark (Antonyms)

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