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Unit 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| altruistic | (adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of other |
| assent | (v) to express agreement; (n) an agreement |
| chivalrous | (adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly |
| clemency | (n) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness |
| diffident | (adj) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved |
| facile | (adj) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt |
| infallible | (adj) free from error; absolutely dependable |
| pungent | (adj) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting |
| remiss | (adj) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless |
| truculent | (adj) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly,destructive; scathingly harsh |