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ela vocab 2

Unit 5

TermDefinition
Altruistic unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
Assent to express agreement, agreement Syn. consent Ant. disagree, differ, dissent
Benefactor one who does good to others Syn. patron, humanitarian Ant. misanthrope, malefactor
Chivalrous marked by honor, courtesy and courage, knightly Syn. civil, valiant, courtly Ant. uncouth, churlish, lovtish
Clemency mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness Syn. leniency, forbearance, gentleness Ant. harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility
Dearth a lack of scarcity, inadequate supply, a famine Syn. insufficiency, want, paucity Ant. surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance
Diffident shy, lacking self confidence, modest, reserved Syn. timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn Ant. bold, brash, audacious, self-confidence, jaunty
Discrepancy a difference; a lack of agreement Syn. disagreement, divergence, inconsistency Ant. agreement, convergence, consistency
Embark to go aboard; to make a start;to invest Syn. commence, gegin, board
Facile easily done or attained; superficial; ready; fluent Syn. effortless, assured, poised, specious Ant. labored, awkward, halting
Indomitable unconquerable, refusing to yield Syn. unbeatable, invincible, unyielding ant. surrendering, submissive, yielding
Infallible free from error; absolutely dependable Syn. unerring, certain Ant. imperfect
Plod to work heavily or slowly; to work slowly Syn. lumbar, trudge Ant. scamper, skip, prance
pungent causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting Syn. sharp, spicy, piquant, racy Ant. unappetizing, colorless, insipid
Remiss neglectful in performance or one's duty, careless Syn. negligent, lax, slack Ant. scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious
Repose to rest; lie; place; relaxation; piece of mind; calmness Syn. sleep, tranquility, respite Ant. exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado
Temerity rashness, boldness Syn. recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery Ant. timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility
Truculent fierce and cruel; aggressive, deadly; destructive Syn. savage, belligerent, vitriolic Ant. gentle, mild, unthreatening
Unfeigned sincere, real, without pretense Syn. genuine, heartfelt Ant. insincere, simulated, phony
Virulent extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful Syn. noxious, baneful, hateful Ant. harmless, benign
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