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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| altruistic | unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
| benefactor | one who does good to others |
| dearth | a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine |
| embark | to go aboard; to make a start; to invest |
| facile | easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt |
| infallible | free from error; absolutely dependable |
| repose | to rest; lie; place |
| truculent | very aggressive, violent, and cruel; ready to fight or cause harm. |
| unfeigned | sincere, real, without pretense |
| pungent | causing sharp sensation; stinging ,biting |
| assent | to express agreement |
| chivalrous | marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly |
| diffident | shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved |
| discrepancy | a difference; a lack of agreement |
| indomitable | unconquerable, refusing to yield |
| plod | to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly |
| remiss | neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
| temerity | rashness, boldness |
| virulent | extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful |