vocab unit 5 Flashcards by Stella LaMorte

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altruistic

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unselfish; concerned with welfare of others

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assent

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to express agreement/agreement

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benefactor

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one who does good to others

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chivalrous

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marked by honor, courtesy, and courage

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clemency

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mercy; humaneness; moderateness

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dearth

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a lack of something; scarcity

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diffident

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shy; lacking self-confidence

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discrepancy

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a difference; lack of agreement

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embark

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to go aboard; to make a start

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facile

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easily done or attained; superficial

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indomitable

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unconquerable; refusing to yeild

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infallible

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free from error, absolutely dependable

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plod

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to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

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pungent

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causing a sharp sensation; stinging

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remiss

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neglectful in performance of ones duty; careless

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repose

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to rest, lie, place; relaxation

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temerity

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rashness, boldness, audacity

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truculent

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fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly

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unfeigned

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sincere; real

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