honors eng 10 vocab 5

altruistic

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

assented

to express agreement; agreement

benefactor

a person who gives money or other help to a person or a cause

chivalrous

marked by honor, courtesy, and courage, knightly

clemency

willingness or ability to moderate the severity of a punishment; an act of mercy, compassion, or forgiveness

dearth

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply

diffident

lacking self-confidence in one's ability or self; modest, reserved

discrepancy

a difference; a lack of agreement

embark

to go abroad; to make a start

facile

easily achieved, effortless; too simple, superficial; not showing enough thought or effort

indomitable

not easily discouraged, defeated, or subdued; unyielding, unconquerable

infallible

free from error; absolutely dependable

plod

to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

pungent

having a sharply strong smell; caustic, biting, or sharply expressive (comments or remarks)

remiss

neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless

repose

to be lying, situated, or kept in a particular palce. a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility

temerity

excessive confidence or boldness

truculent

eager or quick to argue or fight, belligerent; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh (criticsm)

unfeigned

sincere, real, without pretense

virulent

extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful