English unit 5
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 altruistic | (adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
| assent | (v) to express agreement; (n) agreement |
| benefactor | (n) one who does good to others |
| 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, lackind self-confidence; modest, reserved |
| discrepancy | (n) a difference; a lack of agreement |
| embark | (v) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest |
| facile | (adj) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt |
| indomitable | (adj) unconquerable, refusing to yeild |
| 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 |
| truculent | (adj) fierce and cruel; agreeive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh |
| unfeigned | (adj) suncere, real, without pretense |
| virulent | (adj) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful |
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