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vocabulary
word | difinition |
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altruistic | unselfish concerned with the welfare of others |
assent | to express agreement |
benefactor | one who does good to other |
chivalrous | marked by honor, fairness, courtesy, and courage |
clemency | mercy, humaneness; mildness, madoeretness |
dearth | a lack, scarcity inadequate supply |
diffident | shy, lacking selfconfidence |
discrepancy | a difference, a lack of agreement |
embark | to go on aboard |
facile | easily done |
indomitable | unconquerable |
infallible | free from error |
plod | walk heavily |
pungent | causeing a sharp sensation |
remiss | neglectful in performance |
repose | to rest |
temerity | rashness, boldness |
truculent | fierce and cruel |
unfeigned | sincere |
virulent | extremely poisonous |