Unit 5

Question 1

altruistic

Answer 1

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Question 2

assent

Answer 2

to express agreement; agreement

Question 3

benefactor

Answer 3

one who does good to others

Question 4

chivalrous

Answer 4

marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Question 5

dearth

Answer 5

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Question 6

diffident

Answer 6

shy, lacking self-confidence

Question 7

discrepancy

Answer 7

a difference; a lack of agreement

Question 8

embark

Answer 8

to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Question 9

facile

Answer 9

easily done o attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

Question 10

indomitable

Answer 10

unconquerable, refusing to yield

Question 11

infallible

Answer 11

free from error; absolutely dependable

Question 12

plod

Answer 12

wo walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Question 13

pungent

Answer 13

causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Question 14

remiss

Answer 14

neglectful in performance of ones duty, careless

Question 15

repose

Answer 15

to rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Question 16

temerity

Answer 16

rashness, boldness

Question 17

truculent

Answer 17

fierce and cruel; agressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

Question 18

clemency

Answer 18

mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Question 19

unfeigned

Answer 19

sincere, real, without pretense

Question 20

virulent

Answer 20

extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful