Unit 5 Flashcards by Noah Meyers

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Altruistic

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(adj) unselfish, concerned with other’s welfare

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Assent

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(v) to express agreement

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benefactor

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(n) one who does good to others

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chivalrous

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(adj) marked by honor, courtesy

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clemency

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(n) mercy, moderateness

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dearth

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(n) a lack, scarcity

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diffident

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(adj) shy, lacking self confidence

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discrepency

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(n) a difference, a lack of agreement

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embark

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(v) to go abroad, to make a start

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facile

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(adj) easily done or attained

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indomitable

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(adj) unconquerable

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infallible

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(adj) free from error, absolutely dependent

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plod

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(v) to walk heavily or slowly

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pungent

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(adj) causing a sharp sensation

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remiss

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(adj) neglectful in performance of one’s duty.

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repose

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(v) to rest, lie

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temerity

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(n) rashness, boldness

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truculent

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(adj) fierce and cruel, agressive

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unfeigned

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(adj) sincere, real

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virulent

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(adj) extremely poisonous