Word | Definition |
altruistic | (adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
assent | (v) to express agreement; (n) agreement |
benefactor | (n) one who does good to others |
chivalrous | (adj) marked by honor courtesy, and courage; knightly |
clemency | (n) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness |
dearth | (n) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine |
diffident | (adj) shy, lacking self-confidence, modest, reserved |
discrepancy | (n) a difference; a lack of agreement |
embark | (v) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest |
facile | (adj) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt |
indomitable | (adj) unconquerable, refusing to yield |
infallible | (adj) free from error; absolutely dependable |
plod | (v) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly |
pungent | (adj) causing a sharp sensation; stinging; biting |
remiss | (adj) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
repose | (v) to rest; lie; place; (n) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness |
temerity | (n) rashness, boldness |
truculent | (adj) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh |
unfeigned | (adj) sincere, real, without pretense |
virulent | (adj) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful |