Vocab Unit 5

Question 1

altruistic

Answer 1

adj.

unslefish, concerned with the welfare of others

Question 2

assent

Answer 2

v.
to express agreement
n.
agreement

Question 3

benefactor

Answer 3

n.

one who does good to others

Question 4

chivalrous

Answer 4

adj.

marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Question 5

clemency

Answer 5

n.

mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Question 6

dearth

Answer 6

n.

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Question 7

diffident

Answer 7

adj.

shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Question 8

discrepency

Answer 8

n.

a difference; a lack of agreement

Question 9

embark

Answer 9

v.

to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Question 10

facile

Answer 10

adj.

easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

Question 11

indomitable

Answer 11

adj.

unconquerable, refusing to yeild

Question 12

infallible

Answer 12

adj.

free from error; absolutely dependanle

Question 13

plod

Answer 13

v.

to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Question 14

pungent

Answer 14

adj. causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Question 15

remiss

Answer 15

adj.

neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Question 16

repose

Answer 16

v.
to rest; lie; place
n.
relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Question 17

temerity

Answer 17

n.

rashness, boldness

Question 18

truculent

Answer 18

adj.

fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

Question 19

unfeigned

Answer 19

adj.

sincere, real, without pretense

Question 20

virulent

Answer 20

adj.

extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful