vocabulary unit 5

Question 1

altruistic

Answer 1

(adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of other

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.) yo 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 work slowly

Question 14

pungent

Answer 14

(adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Question 15

remiss

Answer 15

(adj.) neglectful in the 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