Unit 5 synonyms Flashcards by Dylan Boisclair | Brainscape

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altruistic

A

selfless

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assent

A

concur, consent, accede

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benefactor,

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patron, humanitarian

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chivalrous

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gallant, cicil, valiant

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clemency

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leniency, forbearance, gentleness

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dearth

A

insufficiency, paucity

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diffident

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timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn

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discrepancy

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disagreement, divergence, inconsistency

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embark

A

commence, launch, begin, board

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facile

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effortless, assured, poised, specious

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indomitable

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unbeatable, invincible, unyielding

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infallible

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unerring, certain

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plod

A

lumber, trudge

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pungent

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sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy

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remiss

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negligent, lax, slack

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repose

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sleep, tranquility, respite

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temerity

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recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery

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truculent

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brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic

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unfeigned

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genuine, heartfelt

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virulent

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venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful