Unit 5 Vocabulary

Question 0

Define assent:

Answer 0

Assent: (v) to express agreement; (n) agreement

Synonyms: concur, consent, accede

Antonyms: disagree, differ, dissent

Question 1

Define altruistic:

Answer 1

Altruistic: (adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Synonym: selfless

Antonyms: selfish, self-centered

Question 2

Define benefactor:

Answer 2

Benefactor: (n) one who does good to others

Synonyms: patron, humanitarian

Antonyms: misanthrope, malefactor

Question 3

Define chivalrous:

Answer 3

Chivalrous: (adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Synonyms: gallant, civil, valiant

Antonyms: crude, uncouth, churlish

Question 4

Define clemency:

Answer 4

Clemency: (n) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Synonmys: gentleness, forbearance

Antonyms: harshness, cruelty, severity

Question 5

Define dearth:

Answer 5

Dearth: (n) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Synonyms: insufficiency, want, paucity

Antonyms: surplus, glut, oversupply

Question 6

Define diffident:

Answer 6

Diffident: (adj) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Synonyms: timid, bashful, unassertive

Antonyms: bold, brash, self-confident

Question 7

Define discrepancy:

Answer 7

Discrepancy: (n) a difference; a lack of agreement

Synonyms: disagreement, divergence

Antonyms: agreement, convergence

Question 8

Define embark:

Answer 8

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

Synonyms: commence, launch, begin, board

Question 9

Define facile:

Answer 9

Facile: (adj) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily

Synonyms: effortless, poised, assured, specious

Antonyms: labored, awkward, halting

Question 10

Define indomitable:

Answer 10

Indomitable: (adj) unconquerable, refusing to yield

Synonyms: unbeatable, invincible

Antonyms: surrendering, submissive

Question 11

Define infallible:

Answer 11

Infallible: (adj) free from error; absolutely dependable

Synonyms: unerring, certain

Antonyms: imperfect

Question 12

Define plod

Answer 12

Plod: (v) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Question 13

Define pungent:

Answer 13

Pungent: (adj) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Synonyms: sharp, spicy, piquant, racy

Antonyms: bland, colorless, insipid

Question 14

Define remiss:

Answer 14

Remiss: (adj) neglectful in performance of ones duty, careless

Synonyms: negligent, lax, slack

Antonyms: scrupulous, dutiful

Question 15

Define repose:

Answer 15

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

Synonyms: sleep, tranquility, respite

Antonyms: exertion, ado, tumult, bustle

Question 16

Define temerity:

Answer 16

Temerity: (n) rashness, boldness

Synonyms: recklessness, foolhardiness

Antonyms: timidity, fearfulness, humility

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Synonyms: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic

Antonyms: gentle, mild, meek, unthreatening

Question 18

Define unfeigned:

Answer 18

Unfeigned: (adj) sincere, real, without pretense

Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt

Antonyms: insincere, simulated, phony

Question 19

Define virulent:

Answer 19

Virulent: (adj) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful

Synonyms: venomous, hateful, baneful

Antonyms: innocuous, harmless