Chapter 5 vocab Flashcards by Carisa gerber

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altruistic

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unselfish; concerned about the welfare of others

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assent

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to be in agreement

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benefactor

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someone who does good to others

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chivalrous

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marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

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clemency

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mercy; mildness, moderateness

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dearth

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a lack or scarcity of something; inadequate supply

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diffident

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shy, lacking self-confidence

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discrepancy

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a difference, lack of agreement

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embark

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to go aboard; to make a start

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facile

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easily done; effortless

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indomitable

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unconquerable, refusing to yield

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infallible

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free from error; completely dependable

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plod

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to walk heavily or slowly

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pungent

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stinging; biting; sharp; spicy

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remiss

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negligent; careless; neglectful of one’s duties

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repose

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to rest; relaxation

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temerity

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rashness; boldness

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truculent

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fierce and cruel; aggressive; destructive

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unfeigned

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sincere, real; genuine

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virulent

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extremely poisonous; full of malice