unit 5 vocab workshop level e

Question 1

Adj. unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Answer 1

Altruistic

Question 2

v. to express agreement; n. agreement

Answer 2

Assent

Question 3

n. one who does good to others

Answer 3

Benefactor

Question 4

adj. marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Answer 4

Chivalrous

Question 5

n. mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Answer 5

Clemency

Question 6

n. a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Answer 6

dearth

Question 7

adj. shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Answer 7

diffident

Question 8

n. a difference, a lack of agreement

Answer 8

discrepancy

Question 9

v. to go aboard, to make a start, to invest

Answer 9

embark

Question 10

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

Answer 10

facile

Question 11

adj. unconquerable, refusing to yeild

Answer 11

indomitable

Question 12

adj. free from error; absolutely dependable

Answer 12

infallible

Question 13

v. to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Answer 13

plod

Question 14

adj. causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Answer 14

pungent

Question 15

adj. neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Answer 15

remiss

Question 16

v. to rest; lie; place; n. relaxation, peace of mine, calmness

Answer 16

repose

Question 17

n. rashness, boldness

Answer 17

temerity

Question 18

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

Answer 18

truculent

Question 19

adj. sincere, real, without pretense

Answer 19

unfeigned

Question 20

adj. extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful

Answer 20

virulent