Unit 5 Vocabulary (Synonyms)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 altruistic | selfless |
| assent | (verb) concur, consent, accede |
| benefactor | patron, humanitarian |
| chivalrous | gallant, civil, valiant |
| clemency | leniency, forbearance, gentleness |
| dearth | insufficiency, want, paucity |
| diffident | timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn |
| discrepancy | disagreement, divergence, inconsistency |
| embark | commence, launch, begin, board |
| facile | effortless, assured, poised, specious |
| indomitable | unbeatable, invincible, unyielding |
| infallible | unerring, certain |
| plod | lumber, trudge |
| pungent | sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy |
| remiss | negligent, lax, slack |
| repose | (verb) sleep (noun) tranquility, respite |
| temerity | recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery |
| truculent | brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic |
| unfeigned | genuine, heartfelt |
| virulent | venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful |
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