unit 5 definitions

Question 1

altruistic

Answer 1

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Question 2

benefactor

Answer 2

one who does good to others

Question 3

dearth

Answer 3

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Question 4

embark

Answer 4

to go aboard; to make start; to invest

Question 5

facile

Answer 5

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

Question 6

infallible

Answer 6

free from error; absolutely dependable

Question 7

pungent

Answer 7

causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Question 8

repose

Answer 8

to rest; lie; place

n- relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Question 9

truculent

Answer 9

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

Question 10

unfeigned

Answer 10

sincere, real, without pretense

Question 11

assent

Answer 11

to express agreement

n- agreement

Question 12

chivalrous

Answer 12

marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Question 13

clemency

Answer 13

mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Question 14

diffident

Answer 14

shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Question 15

discrepancy

Answer 15

a difference; a lack of agreement

Question 16

indomitable

Answer 16

unconquerable, refusing to yield

Question 17

plod

Answer 17

to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Question 18

remiss

Answer 18

neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Question 19

temerity

Answer 19

rashness, boldness

Question 20

virulent

Answer 20

extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful