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vocab level e unit 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| altruistic | unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
| assent | to express agreement |
| benefactor | one who does good to others |
| chivalrous | marked by honor, courtesy |
| clemency | mercy, humaneness |
| dearth | a lack, scarcity |
| diffident | shy, modest, lacking self-confidence |
| discrepancy | a difference, lack of agreement |
| embark | to go aboard, to make a start |
| facile | easily done or attained, superficial |
| indominable | unconquerable, refusing to yield |
| infallible | free from error, absolutely dependable |
| plod | to walk heavily or slowly, to work slowly |
| pungent | causing a sharp sensation, stingning, biting |
| remiss | neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
| repose | to rest, lie |
| temerity | rashness, boldness |
| truculent | fierce and cruel, aggressive, deadly |
| unfeigned | sincere, genuine |
| virulent | extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful |