vocab 5

Altruistic (adj.) – Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others.

Assent (v.) – To agree or express agreement; (n.) – Agreement.

Benefactor (n.) – One who does good to others; a patron or donor.

Chivalrous (adj.) – Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly.

Clemency (n.) – Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness.

Dearth (n.) – A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine.

Diffident (adj.) – Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved.

Discrepancy (n.) – A difference; a lack of agreement or consistency.

Embark (v.) – To go aboard; to make a start; to invest.

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

Indomitable (adj.) – Unconquerable, refusing to yield.

Infallible (adj.) – Free from error; absolutely dependable.

Plod (v.) – To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly.

Pungent (adj.) – Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting.

Remiss (adj.) – Neglectful in performance of one's duty; careless.

Repose (v.) – To rest; lie; place; (n.) – Relaxation, peace of mind, calmness.

Temerity (n.) – Rashness, boldness; audacity.

Truculent (adj.) – Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh.

Unfeigned (adj.) – Sincere, real, without pretense.

Virulent (adj.) – Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful.