English Vocab: Unit 5 Flashcards
assent
v.) (n.
(v.)
TO express agreement
(n.)
agreement
S: (v.) consent, concur
A: (v.) disagree, differ, dissent
altruistic
adj.
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
S: selfless
A: selfish, self-centered
benefactor
n.
one who does good to others
S: patron, humanitarian
A: misanthrope, malefactor
chivalrous
adj.
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage
knightly
S: civil, valiant, courtly
A: uncouth, churlish, loutish
clemency
n.
mercy, humaneness
mildness, moderateness
S: leniency, forbearance, gentleness
A: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility
dearth
n.
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply
a famine
S: insufficiency, want, paucity
A: surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance
diffident
adj.
shy, lacking self-confidence
modest, reserved
S: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn
A: bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty
discrepancy
n.
a difference
a lack of agreement
S: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
A: agreement, convergence, consistency
embark
v.
TO go aboard
TO make a start
TO invest
S: commence, begin, board
facile
adj.
easily done or attained
superficial
ready, fluent
easily shown but not sincerely felt
S: effortless, assured, poised, specious
A: labored, awkward, halting
indomitable
adj.
unconquerable, refusing to yield
S: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding
A: surrendering, submissive, yielding
infallible
adj.
free from error
absolutely dependable
S: unerring, certain
A: imperfect
plod
v.
TO walk heavily or slowly
TO work slowly
S: lumber, trudge
A: scamper, skip, prance
pungent
adj.
causing a sharp sensation
stinging, biting
S: sharp, spicy, piquant, racy
A: unappetizing, colorless, insipid
remiss
adj.
neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless
S: negligent, lax, slack
A: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious
repose
v.) (n.
(v.)
TO rest
TO lie
TO place
(n.)
relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
S: (v.) sleep (n.) tranquility, respite
A: (n.) exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado
temerity
n.
rashness, boldness
S: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery
A: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility
truculent
adj.
fierce and cruel
aggressive
deadly
destructive
scathingly harsh
S: savage, belligerent, vitriolic
A: gentle, mild, unthreatening
unfeigned
adj.
sincere, real, without pretense
S: genuine, heartfelt
A: insincere, simulated, phony
virulent
adj.
extremely poisonous
full of malice
spiteful
S: noxious, baneful, hateful
A: harmless, benign
