vocab 5

Altruistic

Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others.

Assent

To agree or express agreement; can also mean agreement itself.

Benefactor

One who does good to others; a patron or donor.

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 or consistency.

Embark

To go aboard; to make a start; to invest.

Facile

Easily done or attained; superficial; fluent (often used in a negative sense).

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; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness.

Temerity

Rashness, boldness; audacity.

Truculent

Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh.

Unfeigned

Sincere, real, without pretense.

Virulent

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful.