Word | Definition |
al- tru- is- tik | (adjective) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
a- ssent | (verb), to express agreement, (noun) agreement |
ben- e- fac-tor | (noun), one who does good to others |
chiv- al- rous | (adjective), marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightley |
clem- en- cy | (noun), mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness |
dearth | (noun), a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine |
diff- i- dent | (adjective) shy, lacking self-confidence, modest, reserved |
dis- crep- an- cy | (noun) a difference; a lack of agreement |
em- bark | (verb) to go aboard; to make a start, to invest |
fac-ile | (adjective) easily done or attained, superficial, ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt |
in- dom- it- a- ble | (adjective) unconquerable, refusing to yield |
in- fall- i- ble | (adjective) free from error; absolutely dependable |
plod | (verb) to walk heavily or slowly, to work slowly |
pun- gent | (adjective), causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting |
re- miss | (adjective) neglectful in performance of one's duty; careless |
re- pose | (verb) to rest; lie; place; (noun) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness |
te- mer- i- ty | (noun) rashness, boldness |
truc- u- lent | (adjective) fierce and cruel; agressive, deadly destructive; scathingly harsh |
un- feigned | (adjective) sincere, real, without pretense |
vir- u- lent | (adjective) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful |