Unit 5 Vocab

Altruistic

Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others.

Assent (verb)

To express agreement.

Assent (noun)

Agreement.

Benefactor

One who does good to others.

Chivalrous

Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly.

Clemency

Mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness.

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; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt.

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 (verb)

To rest; lie; place.

Repose (noun)

Relaxation, peace of mind, calmness.

Temerity

Rashness, boldness.

Truculent

Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive.

Unfeigned

Sincere, real, without pretense.

Virulent

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful.