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vocabulary 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| altruistic | unselfish, concern with the welfare of others |
| assent | to express, agreement |
| benefactor | one that does good to others |
| chivalrous | marked by honor, curtosy & courage; knightly |
| clemency | mercy |
| dearth | a famine, or inadequate supply |
| diffident | shy, or lacking self-confidence |
| discrepancy | a difference or a lack of agreement |
| embark | to go, aboard a ship; or to make a start on a journey |
| facile | easily done |
| indomitable | unconquerable , refusing to yeal |
| infallible | free from errors or absolutely dependable |
| plod | to walk heavily or slowly; or to work slowly |
| pungent | causing a sharp sensational; stinging or bitting |
| Remiss | negletful in performance of one's doing; or careless |
| repose | to rest or to lie down |
| temerity | boldness or rashness |
| truculent | fierce & cruel, aggressive, deadly, destructive |
| unfeined | sincere, real, or without pretense |
| virulent | extremely poisonous, full of malness or spiteful |