unit 5 vocab

altruistic

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

assent

to express agreement OR agreement

benefactor

one who does good to others

chivalrous

marked by honor, courtesy, and courage

clemency

mercy, humaness; 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

indomitable

unconquerable, refusing to yield

infallible

free from error; absolutely dependable

plod

to walk heavily or slow; to work slowly

pungent

causing a sharp sensation; stinging or biting

remiss

neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless

repose

to rest, lie, place OR relaxation, peace of mind

temerity

rashness; boldness

truculent

fierce and cruel, aggressive, deadly, scathingly harsh

unfeigned

sincere, real, without pretense

virulent

extremely poisonous, full of malice, spiteful