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March 19, 2013 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Altruistic | Unselfish, concerned iwth the welfare of others |
| Assent | to express agreement |
| Benefactor | One who does good to others |
| Chivalrous | marked by honor, courtesty, and courage, knightly |
| Clemency | mercy, humanness, mildness, moderateness |
| Dearth | a lack, scarcity, inadequates supply, a famine |
| Diffident | shy, lack self- condfidence, modest, reserved |
| Embark | to go aboard, to make a start, to invest |
| Facile | Easily done or attained, superficial, ready, fluent, easily shouwn but not sincerely felt |
| Indomitable | Unconquerable, fesuing to yield |
| Infalliable | free from error, absolutely, dependable |
| Plod | to walk heavily or slowly, to work slowly |
| Pungent | causing a sharp sensation, stinging, biting |
| Remiss | Neglectful in performance of on's duty, carless |
| Repose | to rest, lie, peace, relaxtion, peace of mind, calmness |
| Temerity | rashness, boldness |
| Truculent | fierce and cruel, agressive, deadly |
| Unfeigned | sincere, real, without pretense |
| Virulent | extremely poisonous, full of malice, spiteful |