Vocab-4

Question 1

altruistic

Answer 1

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

Question 2

assent

Answer 2

the expression of approval or agreement.

Question 3

benefactor

Answer 3

a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.

Question 4

chivalrous

Answer 4

courteous and gallant, especially toward women (typically used of a man or his behavior).

Question 5

clemency

Answer 5

mercy; lenience.

Question 6

dearth

Answer 6

a scarcity or lack of something.

Question 7

diffident

Answer 7

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

Question 8

discrepancy

Answer 8

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

Question 9

embark

Answer 9

go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicles. (to go on a journey) .

Question 10

facile

Answer 10

(especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

Question 11

indomitable

Answer 11

impossible to subdue or defeat.

Question 12

infallible

Answer 12

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Question 13

plod

Answer 13

walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps.

Question 14

pungent

Answer 14

having a sharply strong taste or smell./having a sharp and caustic quality.

Question 15

remiss

Answer 15

acking care or attention to duty; negligent.

Question 16

repose

Answer 16

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.

Question 17

temerity

Answer 17

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Question 18

truculent

Answer 18

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

Question 19

unfeigned

Answer 19

genuine; sincere.

Question 20

virulent

Answer 20

(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.