Unit 5 Set A

Question 1

altruistic

Answer 1

(adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Question 2

benefactor

Answer 2

(n) one who does good to others

Question 3

dearth

Answer 3

(n) a lack, scarcity, or inadequate supply; a famine

Question 4

embark

Answer 4

(v) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Question 5

facile

Answer 5

(adj) easily done or attainted; superficial; ready; fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

Question 6

infallible

Answer 6

(adj) free from error; absolutely dependable

Question 7

pungent

Answer 7

(adj) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Question 8

repose

Answer 8

(v) to rest; lie; place (n) ; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Question 9

truculent

Answer 9

(adj) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly; destructive; scathingly harsh

Question 10

unfeigned

Answer 10

(adj) sincere, real, without pretense