Vocab Unit 8

Question 1

Altruistic

Answer 1

(adj) unselfish; 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

Discrepancy

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 yield

Question 12

Infallible

Answer 12

(adj) free from error; absolutely dependable

Question 13

Plod

Answer 13

(v) to walk heavily or slowly; to walk 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

Question 17

Temerity

Answer 17

(n) rashness, boldness

Question 18

Truculent

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Unfeigned

Answer 19

(adj) sincere, real, without pretense

Question 20

Virulent

Answer 20

(adj) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful