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SYNONYMS: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn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