Unit 5 Flashcards
altruistic
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
assent
to express agreement; agreement
benefactor
one who does good to others
chivalrous
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
dearth
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
diffident
shy, lacking self-confidence
discrepancy
a difference; a lack of agreement
embark
to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
facile
easily done o attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
indomitable
unconquerable, refusing to yield
infallible
free from error; absolutely dependable
plod
wo walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
pungent
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
remiss
neglectful in performance of ones duty, careless