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Unit 5 Vocabulary
ELA Vocab
Term | Definition |
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altruistic | (adjective) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
assent | (verb) to express agreement; (noun) agreement |
benefactor | (noun) one who does good to others |
chivalrous | (adjective) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly |
discrepancy | (noun) a difference; a lack of agreement |
embark | (verb) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest |
facile | (adjective) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt |
infallible | (adjective) free from error; absolutely dependable |
plod | (verb) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly |
pungent | (adjective) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting |
remiss | (adjective) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
repose | (verb) to rest; lie; place; (noun) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness |
temerity | (noun) rashness, boldness |
unfeigned | (adjective) sincere, real, without pretense |
virulent | (adjective) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful |