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Unit 5 level E vocab (syn, parts of speech, definitions)
Unit 5 level E vocab (syn, parts of speech, definitions)
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Adjective
Altruistic (Part of speech)
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Altruistic (Definition)
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others.
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Altruistic (Synonym)
selfless
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Verb (to assent) + Noun (an assent, the assent)
Assent (part of speech)
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Assent (Definition)
(v) to express agreement (n) agreement
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Assent (Synonyms)
consent, concur
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Noun
Benefactor (parts of speech)
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Benefactor (Definition)
One who does good to others
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Benefactor (Synonyms)
patron, humanitarian
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Adjective
Chivalrous (pt of speech)
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Chivalrous (Definition)
marked by honor, courtesy and courage; knightly
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Chivalrous (Synonyms)
civil, valiant, courtly
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Noun
Clemency (part of speech)
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Clemency (Definition)
mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness
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Clemency (Synonyms)
leniency, forbearance, gentleness
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Noun
Dearth (part of speech)
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Dearth (Definition)
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
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Dearth (Synonyms)
insufficiency, want, paucity
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Adjective
Diffident (part of speech)
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Diffident (Definition)
shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
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Diffident (Synonyms)
timid bashful; unassertive: withdrawn
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Noun
Discrepancy (part of speech)
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Discrepency (Definition)
a difference; a lack of agreement
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Discrepency (Synonyms)
disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
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Verb
Embark(part of speech)
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Embark (Definition)
To go make a start; to invest
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Embark (Synonyms)
commence, begin, board
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Embark (usage)
Embark on
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Adjective (describes a thing not person)
Facile (part of speech)
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Facile (Definition)
easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
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facile (Synonyms)
effortless, assured, poised, specious
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Adjective (refers to things not people)
Indomitable (part of speech)
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Indomitable (Definition)
Unconquerable, refusing to yield
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Indomitable (Synonyms)
Unbeatable, invincible, unyielding
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Adjective (refers to people not things)
Infallible (part of speech)
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Infallible (Definition)
free from error; absolutely dependable
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Infallible (Synonyms)
unerring, certain
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Verb (plod across)
Plod (part of speech)
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Plod (Definition)
to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
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Plod (Synonyms)
lumber, trudge
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Adjective
Pungent (part of speech)
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Pungent (Definition)
causing a sharp sensation, stinging, biting
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Pungent (Synonyms)
sharp, spicy, piquant, racy
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Pungent(usage)
Literal: Sharp smell of onions
Metaphorical: Pungent remark
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Adjective
Remiss (part of speech)
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Remiss (Definition)
Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
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Remiss (Synonyms)
negligent, lax, slack
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Remiss (usage)
Remiss in
I was remiss in my duties.
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Verb + Noun
To repose (Verb)
Repose (parts of speech)
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Repose (Definition)
(v.) to rest; lie; place; (n,) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
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Repose (Synonyms)
(v) sleep; (n.) tranquility, respite
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Noun
Temerity (parts of speech)
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Temerity (Definition)
rashness, boldness
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Temerity (Synonyms)
recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery
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Adjective
**Truculent (parts of speech)**
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**Truculent (**Definition**)**
fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly destructive; scathingly harsh
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**Truculent (Synonyms)**
savage, belligerent, vitriolic
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Adjective
Unfeigned (parts of speech)
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Unfeigned (Definition)
sincere, real, without pretense
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Unfeigned (Synonyms)
genuine, heartfelt
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Adjective
Virulent (parts of speech)
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Virulent (Definition)
extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
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Virulent (Synonyms)
oxious, baneful, hateful
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Altruistic (Antonyms)
selfish, elf-centered
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Assent (Antonyms)
disagree, differ, dissent
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Benefactor (Antonyms)
misanthrope, malefactor
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Chivalrous (Antonyms)
uncouth, churlish, loutish
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Clemency (Antonyms)
harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility
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Dearth (Antonyms)
surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance
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Diffident (Antonyms)
bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty
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Discrepency (Antonyms)
agreement, convergence, consistency
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Facile (Antonyms)
labored, awkward, halting
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Indomitable (Antonyms)
surrendering, submissive, yielding
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Infallible (Antonyms)
imperfect
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Plod (Antonyms)
scamper, skip, prance
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Pungent (Antonyms)
unappetizing, colorless, insipid
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Remiss (Antonyms)
scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious
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Repose (Antonyms)
exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado
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Temerity (Antonyms)
timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility
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Truculent (Antonyms)
gentle, mild, unthreatening
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Unfeigned (Antonyms)
insincere, simulated, phony
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Virulent (Antonyms)
harmless, benign
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Embark (Antonyms)
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