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vocabulary
| word | difinition |
|---|---|
| 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 |