Unit 5 synonyms Flashcards
altruistic
selfless
assent
concur, consent, accede
benefactor,
patron, humanitarian
chivalrous
gallant, cicil, valiant
clemency
leniency, forbearance, gentleness
dearth
insufficiency, paucity
diffident
timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn
discrepancy
disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
embark
commence, launch, begin, board
facile
effortless, assured, poised, specious
indomitable
unbeatable, invincible, unyielding
infallible
unerring, certain
plod
lumber, trudge
pungent
sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy
remiss
negligent, lax, slack
repose
sleep, tranquility, respite
temerity
recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery
truculent
brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic
unfeigned
genuine, heartfelt
virulent
venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful