Unit 5

Question 1

Altruistic (Adj.)

Answer 1

Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Question 2

Assent (V.) (N.)

Answer 2

(V.) To express agreement;

(N) Agreement

Question 3

Benefactor (N)

Answer 3

One who does good to others

Question 4

Chivalrous (Adj.)

Answer 4

Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Question 5

Clemency (N.)

Answer 5

Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Question 6

Dearth (N.)

Answer 6

A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Question 7

Diffident (Adj.) :

Answer 7

Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Question 8

Discrepancy (N.)

Answer 8

A difference; a lack of agreement

Question 9

Embark (V):

Answer 9

To go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Question 10

Facile (Adj.)

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Indomitable (Adj.)

Answer 11

Unconquerable, refusing to yield

Question 12

Infallible (adj.)

Answer 12

Free from error; absolutely dependable

Question 13

Plod (V.)

Answer 13

To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Question 14

Pungent (Adj.)

Answer 14

Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Question 15

Remiss (adj.)

Answer 15

neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Question 16

Repose (v.) (n.)

Answer 16

(V.) To rest; lie; place

(N.) Relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Question 17

Temerity (N.)

Answer 17

Rashness, boldness

Question 18

Truculent (adj.)

Answer 18

Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

Question 19

Unfeigned (adj.)

Answer 19

Sincere, real, without pretense

Question 20

Virulent (adj.)

Answer 20

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful