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vocab level e unit 5
Term | Definition |
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altruistic | unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
assent | to express agreement |
benefactor | one who does good to others |
chivalrous | marked by honor, courtesy |
clemency | mercy, humaneness |
dearth | a lack, scarcity |
diffident | shy, modest, lacking self-confidence |
discrepancy | a difference, lack of agreement |
embark | to go aboard, to make a start |
facile | easily done or attained, superficial |
indominable | unconquerable, refusing to yield |
infallible | free from error, absolutely dependable |
plod | to walk heavily or slowly, to work slowly |
pungent | causing a sharp sensation, stingning, biting |
remiss | neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
repose | to rest, lie |
temerity | rashness, boldness |
truculent | fierce and cruel, aggressive, deadly |
unfeigned | sincere, genuine |
virulent | extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful |