Vocab- Unit 5

Question 0

assert

Answer 0

v. to express agreement

n. agreement

Question 1

altruistic

Answer 1

adj. unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Question 2

benefactor

Answer 2

n. one who does good to others

Question 3

chivalrous

Answer 3

adj. marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Question 4

clemency

Answer 4

n. mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Question 5

dearth

Answer 5

n. a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Question 6

diffident

Answer 6

adj. shy, lacking self-confidence; reserved

Question 7

discrepancy

Answer 7

n. difference; a lack of agreement

Question 8

embark

Answer 8

v. to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Question 9

facile

Answer 9

adj. easily done; superficial;

Question 10

indomitable

Answer 10

adj. unconquerable, refusing to yield

Question 11

infallible

Answer 11

adj. free from error; absolutely dependable

Question 12

plod

Answer 12

v. to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Question 13

pungent

Answer 13

adj. causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Question 14

remiss

Answer 14

adj. neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Question 15

repose

Answer 15

v. to rest; lie

n. relaxation, calmness

Question 16

temerity

Answer 16

n. rashness, boldness

Question 17

truculent

Answer 17

adj. fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive

Question 18

unfeigned

Answer 18

adj. sincere, real, without pretense

Question 19

virulent

Answer 19

adj. extremely poisonous; spiteful