vocabulary unit 5 Flashcards

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altruistic

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

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assent

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(v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement

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benefactor

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(n.) one who does good to others

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chivalrous

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

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clemency

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(n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

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dearth

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

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diffident

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(adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

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discrepancy

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(n.) a difference; a lack of agreement

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embark

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(v.) yo go aboard; to make a start; to invest

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facile

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(adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

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indomitable

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(adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield

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infallible

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(adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable

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13
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plod

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(v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

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pungent

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

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remiss

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

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16
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repose

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

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temerity

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(n.) rashness, boldness

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truculent

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(adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

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unfeigned

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(adj.) sincere, real, without pretense

20
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virulent

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(adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful