Untitled Flashcards Set

Altruistic (adjective)

Synonyms: Selfless

Definition: Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Assent (verb, noun)

Synonyms: (v.) consent, concur

Definition: (v.) To express agreement; (n.) agreement

Benefactor (noun)

Synonyms: Patron, humanitarian

Definition: One who does good to others

Chivalrous (adjective)

Synonyms: Gallant, civil, valiant

Definition: Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Clemency (noun)

Synonyms: Leniency, forbearance, gentleness

Definition: Mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness

Dearth (noun)

Synonyms: Insufficiency, want, paucity

Definition: A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Diffident (adjective)

Synonyms: Timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn

Definition: Shy, lacking self-confidence, modest, reserved

Discrepancy (noun)

Synonyms: Disagreement, divergence, inconsistency

Definition: A difference; a lack of agreement

Embark (verb)

Synonyms: Commence, begin, board

Definition: To go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Facile (adjective)

Synonyms: Effortless, assured, poised, specious

Definition: Easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

Indomitable (adjective)

Synonyms: Unbeatable, invincible, unyielding

Definition: Unconquerable, refusing to yield

Infallible (adjective)

Synonyms: Unerring, certain

Definition: Free from error; absolutely dependable

Plod (verb)

Synonyms: Lumber, trudge

Definition: To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Pungent (adjective)

Synonyms: Sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy

Definition: Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Remiss (adjective)

Synonyms: Negligent, lax, slack

Definition: Neglectful in performance of one’s duty; careless

Repose (verb, noun)

Synonyms: (v.) sleep; (n.) tranquility, respite

Definition: (v.) To rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Temerity (noun)

Synonyms: Recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery

Definition: Rashness, boldness

Truculent (adjective)

Synonyms: Savage, belligerent, vitriolic

Definition: Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive

Unfeigned (adjective)

Synonyms: Genuine, heartfelt

Definition: Sincere, real, without pretense

Virulent (adjective)

Synonyms: Noxious, baneful, hateful

Definition: Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful