Unit 3 Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Altruistic | Adj. Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
| Assent | V. To express agreement, concur, consent |
| Benefactor | N. One who does good for others, patron, humanitarian |
| Chivalrous | Adj. Marked by honor, courtesy, courage, knightly, valiant |
| Clemency | N. Mercy, humanness, mild moderation, leniency |
| Dearth | N. A lack, a scarcity, inadequate, a famine, paucity, insufficiency |
| Diffident | Adj. Shy, lacking confidence, modest, reserved, timid, bashful |
| Discrepancy | N. A difference, a lack of agreement, divergence, inconsistency |
| Embark | V. To launch, to make a start, to invest, to commence, to board |
| Facile | Adj. Easily done or attained, effortless, assured, poised, specious |
| Indomitable | Adj. Unconquerable, refusing to yield, invincible, unyielding |
| Infallible | Adj. Free from error, certain, absolutely dependable |
| Plod | V. To walk heavily and slowly, lumber, trudge, to work slowly |
| Pungent | Adj. Causing a sharp sensation, stinging, biting, spicy piquant |
| Remiss | Adj. Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
| Repose | V. To rest, peaceful calm, relax, peace of mind, tranquil, respite |
| Temerity | N. Rashness, foolish boldness, recklessness, foolhardiness |
| Truculent | Adj. Cruel, fierce, aggressive, deadly destructive, savage, belligerent |
| Unfeigned | Adj. Sincere, real, genuine, without pretense |
| Virulent | Adj. Extremely poisonous, malice, spiteful, noxious, mean, baneful |
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