Level E Unit 5 Vocabulary

A set of 20 vocabulary flashcards defining words from Level E Unit 5.

Altruistic

Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others.

Assent

To express agreement (verb); agreement (noun).

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

To rest; lie; place (verb); relaxation, peace of mind, calmness (noun).

Temerity

Rashness, boldness.

Truculent

Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive.

Unfeigned

Sincere, real, without pretense.

Virulent

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful.