vocab 5

Question 1

Altruistic

Answer 1

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Question 2

assent

Answer 2

to express agreement; agreement

Question 3

benefactor

Answer 3

one who does good to others

Question 4

chivalrous

Answer 4

marked by honor, fairness, courtesy, and courage

Question 5

clemency

Answer 5

mercy, humaness; mildness, moderateness

Question 6

dearth

Answer 6

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply

Question 7

diffident

Answer 7

shy, lacking self-confidence

Question 8

discrepancy

Answer 8

a difference; a lack of agreement

Question 9

embark

Answer 9

to go aboard; to make a start

Question 10

facile

Answer 10

easily done or attained; superficial

Question 11

indomitable

Answer 11

unconquerable, refusing to yield

Question 12

infallible

Answer 12

free from error; absolutely dependable

Question 13

plod

Answer 13

to trudge, walk heavily

Question 14

pungent

Answer 14

causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Question 15

remiss

Answer 15

neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Question 16

repose

Answer 16

to rest; sleep, relaxation

Question 17

temerity

Answer 17

rashness, boldness

Question 18

truculent

Answer 18

fierce and cruel, harsh; aggressive

Question 19

unfeigned

Answer 19

sincere, real , without pretense

Question 20

virulent

Answer 20

extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful