Vocab Unit 5

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 abroad; 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 yield

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 mind, calmness

Answer 16

repose

Question 17

(n) rashness, boldness

Answer 17

temerity

Question 18

(adj) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; sacthingly 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