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Vocabulary #5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| altruistic | concerned with the welfare of others |
| assent | to express agreement |
| benefactor | one who does good for others |
| chivalrous | marked by honor, courtesy, and courage |
| clemency | mercy |
| dearth | an inadequate supply |
| diffident | lacking self confidence |
| discrepancy | a lack of agreement |
| embark | to make a start |
| facile | easily done |
| indomitable | refusing to yield |
| infallible | free from error |
| plod | to walk heavily or slowly |
| pungent | causing a sharp sensation |
| remiss | neglectful in performance of one's duty |
| repose | peace of mind |
| temerity | boldness |
| truculent | aggressive; destructive |
| unfeigned | sincere |
| virulent | extremely poisonous; full of malice |