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English10R(9) Vocab

Unit 5

TermDefinition
Altruistic (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others Syn: selfless
Assent (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement Synonyms: (v.) concur, consent, accede
Benefactor (n.) one who does good to others Synonyms: patron, humanitarian
Chivalrous (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly Synonyms: gallant, civil, valiant
Clemency (n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness Synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness
Dearth (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine Synonyms: insufficiency, want, paucity
Diffident (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved Synonyms: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn
Discrepancy (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement Synonyms: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
Embark (v.) to go abroad; to make a start; to invest Synonyms: commence, launch, begin, board
Facile (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt Synonyms: effortless, assured, poised, specious
Indomitable (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield Synonyms: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding
Infallible (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable Synonyms: unerring, certain
Plod (v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly Synonyms: lumber, trudge
Pungent (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting Synonyms: sharp, spicy, piquant, racy
Remiss (adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless Synonyms: negligent, lax, slack
Repose (v.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness Synonyms: (v.) sleep; (n.) tranquility, respite
Temerity (n.) rashness, boldness Synonyms: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery
Truculent (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh Synonyms: savage, belligerent, vitriolic
Unfeigned (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt
Virulent (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful Synonyms: noxious, baneful, hateful
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