Unit 5 Flashcards
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Altruistic
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unselfish, concerned with the welfare of the others
2
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Assent
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to express agreement, agreement as to a proposal
3
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benefactor
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one who does good to others
4
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chilvarous
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marked by honor, fairness, courtesy and courage
5
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clemency
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mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness
6
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dearth
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lack, scarcity, inadequate supply
7
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diffident
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shy
8
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discrepancy
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difference, lack of agreement between related things
9
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embark
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to go abroad, to make a start
10
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facile
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easily done, proceeding skillfully and smoothly, superficial
11
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Indomitable
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unconquerable, refusing to yield
12
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infallible
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free from error, absolutely dependable
13
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plod
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to trudge, walk heavily
14
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pungent
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causing a sharp sensation, stinging, biting
15
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remiss
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neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless
