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Quiz #5 E
English 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| altruistic | unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
| assent | (v) to express agreement (n) agreement |
| benefactor | one who does good to others |
| chivalrous | marked by honor, courtesy and courage |
| clemency | mercy, humaneness |
| dearth | a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine |
| diffident | shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved |
| discrepancy | a difference; lack of agreement |
| embark | to go aboard; to make a start |
| facile | easily done or attained; superficial; easily shown but not sincerely felt |
| indomitable | unconquerable, refusing to yield |
| infallible | 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 one’s duty; careless |
| repose | to rest; lie; place (n) relaxation , peace of mind, calmness |
| temerity | rashness, boldness |
| truculent | fierce and cruel; aggressive; destructive |
| unfeigned | sincere, real |
| virulent | extremely poisonous, full of malice; spiteful |