Unit 5 Vocab

Question 0

Two express agreement, agreement

Answer 0

Assent

Question 1

Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Answer 1

Altruistic

Question 2

One who does good to others

Answer 2

Benefactor

Question 3

Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Answer 3

Chivalrous

Question 4

Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Answer 4

Clemency

Question 5

A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Answer 5

Dearth

Question 6

Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Answer 6

Diffident

Question 7

A difference; a lack of agreement

Answer 7

Discrepancy

Question 8

To go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Answer 8

Embark

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Facile

Question 10

Unconquerable, refusing to yield

Answer 10

Indomitable

Question 11

Free from error; absolutely dependable

Answer 11

Infallible

Question 12

Walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Answer 12

Plod

Question 13

Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Answer 13

Pungent

Question 14

Neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Answer 14

Remiss

Question 15

To rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Answer 15

Repose

Question 16

Rashness, boldness

Answer 16

Temerity

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Truculent

Question 18

Sincere, real, without pretense

Answer 18

Unfeigned

Question 19

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful

Answer 19

Virulent